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Samsung and SK Group Strengthen Korea's Role in Global AI Supply Chain
Original from KoreaHerald.com: Samsung, SK cement Korea's AI supply-chain role

Samsung and SK Group Strengthen Korea's Role in Global AI Supply Chain

Samsung Electronics and SK Group have announced significant AI infrastructure partnerships with major US tech firms, aiming to solidify South Korea's position in the global AI supply chain. This initiative, revealed during the San Francisco AI Summit, is part of a broader strategy under President Lee Jae Myung's 'San Francisco AI Declaration', involving nearly $950 billion in investments across various sectors including semiconductors and robotics.

The partnerships include the establishment of AI data centers supported by approximately 5 gigawatts of power capacity and computing infrastructure equivalent to 2 million GPUs. Key figures at the summit included leaders from Samsung, SK Group, Hyundai Motor Group, and top executives from Nvidia and Broadcom, highlighting the collaborative effort to enhance AI capabilities and infrastructure.

Looking ahead, Samsung has signed a strategic agreement with Broadcom to expand cooperation in semiconductor manufacturing, targeting over $200 billion in collaboration by 2030. Meanwhile, SK Group plans to invest more than $500 billion in AI infrastructure with Nvidia, focusing on developing Korea's next-generation AI computing ecosystem. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.

Editor's Note

The partnerships between Samsung, SK Group, and leading US tech companies reflect a strategic move to enhance South Korea's position in the global AI landscape. As enterprises increasingly adopt AI technologies, the focus on semiconductor capabilities and infrastructure development will be crucial for maintaining competitive advantages in the market. Stakeholders should monitor the progress of these initiatives as they unfold.

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