NVIDIA and KAIST Establish AI Research Lab to Propel Innovation in South Korea
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NVIDIA and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have launched a joint AI research laboratory at the KAIST Kim Jaechul Graduate School of AI in Seoul. This initiative aims to advance agentic AI tailored for South Korea, leveraging NVIDIA's full-stack AI expertise and open models alongside KAIST's scientific talent.
The collaboration is significant as it positions South Korea as a leader in AI research, with Bill Dally from NVIDIA highlighting the country's advanced technology ecosystem. The lab will focus on accelerating AI models and systems that cater to local industries and language, fostering a strong academic research program.
Looking ahead, the lab plans to fund at least 10 KAIST researchers annually and provide internship opportunities at NVIDIA. The $300 million collaboration, which includes $50 million per year in compute contributions, aims to develop models optimized for Korean use cases, enhancing the nation's AI capabilities and promoting global academic-industry collaboration. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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