Foxconn explores new OpenAI partnership, expands Houston AI operations
Foxconn Chairman Young Liu announced on October 30, 2026 that the company is exploring a new partnership with OpenAI, building on a prior agreement to work together on data-center racks and AI hardware. Foxconn is also expanding humanoid robot deployment at its Houston facilities.
Earlier story. First reported Oct 30, 2026 at 3:48 am; added to this site Oct 31, 2026. Details may have changed since.
- When it happened
- Friday, October 30, 2026
- Where
- Houston, Texas
- First reported by an outlet
- Oct 30, 2026 at 3:48 am
- Confirmed by
- 4 independent outlets
Taxes & money
| What | Amount | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| AI server segment revenue as percentage of Q2 2026 revenue | 51%[1,4] | Not stated |
Who's involved
The facts
- Foxconn Chairman Young Liu met with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on October 30, 2026, to discuss a collaboration.[1,4]
- The new partnership would build on a prior agreement between Foxconn and OpenAI made in 2025 to work together on designing and engineering data-centre racks, components and other AI hardware.[1,4]
- Foxconn operates six factory buildings in Houston, Texas, where it manufactures AI servers for Nvidia.[1,4]
- Foxconn's cloud and networking products segment, which includes AI servers, accounted for 51% of second-quarter 2026 revenue, exceeding 50% for the first time.[1,4]
- More than 10 humanoid robots have been deployed at Foxconn's Texas facilities for internal use as of October 30, 2026.[1,4]
- Foxconn introduced two wheeled humanoid robot models in October 2026: one that lifts things vertically and one that can bend at the waist for assembly and loading and unloading tasks.[1,4]
- Foxconn is developing AI models for humanoid robots based on Nvidia's GR00T foundation model.[1]
Who said what
- Young Liu, Foxconn Chairman The AI industry is not in a bubble and Foxconn expects to maintain double-digit growth in 2027.[1,4]
- Young Liu, Foxconn Chairman Further expansion of Foxconn's Houston operations will be necessary.[4]
- Brand Cheng, chairman of Foxconn Industrial Internet Foxconn plans to extend deployment of humanoid robots beyond Texas.[1]
Sources
- News Not rated Foxconn working on a new tie-up with OpenAI, says there is no AI bubble KELO-AM · Oct 30, 2026
- News Not rated Foxconn working on new tie-up with OpenAI, says no AI bubble: Young Liu Business Standard · Oct 30, 2026
- News Not rated Foxconn explores new OpenAI tie-up for AI hardware ET Datacenters · Oct 31, 2026
- News Not rated Foxconn Prepares New Partnership With OpenAI; Chairman Liu Insists 'This Is Not an AI Bubble' BigGo Finance · Oct 30, 2026
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