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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman visits Seoul to discuss new partnerships with Korean tech giants Korean tech giant Kakao and ChatGPT creator OpenAI announced a strategic partnership on Tuesday in Seoul, unveiling plans to integrate OpenAI’s ever-evolving artificial intelligence technology into KakaoTalk and other key services. “Kakao is committed to securing the best AI technology and turning all imaginable AI-era services into reality. We’re delighted to partner with OpenAI in this strategic collaboratio
SK Telecom announced Tuesday that it has joined the MIT GenAI Impact Consortium to advance research on commercializing generative AI technologies and industry-specific applications. The founding members include global leaders such as OpenAI, Coca-Cola, Tata Group, Analog Devices and TWG Global Holdings. The consortium will finalize its plans for the core projects and begin research by the end of this year. SK Telecom will work alongside MIT researchers to explore AI advancements in information a
South Korean display maker Samsung Display announced Tuesday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with US chip giant Qualcomm Technologies to supply OLED panels for advanced in-cabin experiences, further expanding its presence in the vehicle display market. Under the agreement, Samsung Display will provide a 34-inch 6K (6008x934) wide OLED panel for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Cockpit Experience Development Platform. Part of the Snapdragon Digital Chassis Solution, the CEDP is designed to
Battery-maker looks to seize opportunities as Trump’s tariffs hamper Chinese rivals Samsung SDI is set to begin mass production of cost-competitive lithium iron phosphate, or LFP, batteries for energy storage systems from as early as late this year, capitalizing on the anticipated decline of Chinese competitors in the US, a major market for power storage. “Samsung SDI will complete the setup of production equipment for ESS LFP batteries at its ‘mother line’ in the Ulsan plant between July and Au
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong was acquitted by an appellate court on Monday, clearing him of all charges related to a contentious merger between Samsung affiliates in 2015. The decision, arriving about a year after the initial verdict found Lee not guilty, lifted a weight off the Samsung chief, allowing him to focus on steering the tech giant to tackle various challenges. On Monday afternoon, Lee arrived at the court in Seocho-gu, southern Seoul, to attend his hearing but did not mak
ChatGPT creator OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, is set to visit Korea on Tuesday, marking his first visit in nearly a year. Industry observers are closely watching to see if any announcements, such as the establishment of a Korean branch or investments in artificial intelligence data centers, will emerge from this trip. According to industry sources on Monday, OpenAI plans to host a developer event, Builder Lab, in Seoul. The event will bring together around 100 local developers who utilize ChatGPT an
South Korean home appliances giant LG Electronics said Monday it has completed construction of four new research and development facilities in LG Science Park, finalizing its plan to build a centralized control tower to drive advanced technology dvelopment, the company said Monday. The new facilities bring the total number of LG Electronics' R&D buildings to 10 inside the LG Group compound, accommodating a total of 10,000 R&D personnel. Starting from last week's Lunar New Year holiday, the compa
South Korea’s top two chipmakers -- Samsung Electronics and SK hynix -- are closely monitoring the impact of DeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence startup that has shaken global markets with its breakthrough technology, according to industry sources on Sunday. The nation’s stock market, which reopened a week after the Lunar New Year holiday on Friday, saw turbulence due to the shockwave triggered by DeepSeek’s AI model. SK hynix’s stock price plummeted 9.86 percent by the closing bell. S
Chipmakers enhance performance with advanced chip packaging technologies The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is reshaping the global semiconductors industry, driving an unprecedented surge in demand for faster, smaller and more energy-efficient chips. This year, the global semiconductors market is expected to grow by about 15 percent, backed by the AI boom, according to market tracker IDC. To meet growing demand for high-end logic process chips and high-bandwidth memory capable of pro
World’s top memory chipmaker falls behind runner-up SK hynix in chip earnings amid AI chip struggles Samsung Electronics, the world’s largest memory chipmaker, reported Friday weaker-than-expected chip earnings in 2024 despite record sales, as it struggled to keep up in the AI chip race amid plunging legacy product prices. The company said it achieved all-time high semiconductor sales of 111.1 trillion won ($76.4 billion) in 2024, but the operating profit stood at 15.1 trillion won, falling shor
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