Open AI CEO Sam Altman (R) and Kakao CEO Chung Shin-a (L) pose for images throughout a press convention at a resort in Seoul on February 4, 2024. (Picture by Jung Yeon-je / AFP) (Picture by JUNG YEON-JE/AFP through Getty Photos)
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ChatGPT creator OpenAI and South Korea’s dominant chat app operator Kakao stated on Tuesday they plan to type a strategic partnership to develop AI merchandise for the Korean market.
Kakao additionally stated it’ll use OpenAI expertise for its merchandise. The announcement was made by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Kakao CEO Chung Shina throughout a press convention in Seoul.
Altman additionally stated many Korean firms will probably be essential contributors to the ecosystem of the U.S. Stargate information middle mission however added that he needs to maintain partnership conversations confidential.
Altman met with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won earlier on Tuesday and likewise plans to satisfy with executives from Samsung throughout his go to. SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics produce excessive bandwidth reminiscence chips utilized in AI processors.
Final month, U.S. President Donald Trump introduced a personal sector funding of as much as $500 billion to fund AI infrastructure, noting OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle have been planning a three way partnership known as Stargate.
Requested whether or not OpenAI is investing in and becoming a member of South Korea’s AI computing middle mission, Altman stated the U.S. firm is “actively contemplating” the transfer.
Final month, South Korea’s authorities introduced a plan to construct a nationwide AI computing middle that will draw on funding from the private and non-private sectors value as much as 2 trillion received ($1.4 billion).
On Monday in Tokyo Altman and SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son agreed to arrange a three way partnership in Japan to supply AI companies to company prospects.