Seoul: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently engaged in discussions with leaders of South Korean technology giants Samsung and SK to explore avenues for collaboration in artificial intelligence. As a part of this cooperation, the South Korean companies have committed to supplying memory chips to the American firm.

According to Anadolu Agency, Altman's meetings with Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong and SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won in Seoul focused on strategic partnerships in AI development. Samsung has agreed to supply OpenAI with low-power memory chips, ensuring an uninterrupted flow for OpenAI's Stargate project. Additionally, Samsung will support the design, construction, and operation of AI data centers.

The two companies are also set to collaborate on building data centers, including innovative floating offshore facilities aimed at reducing carbon emissions. In a parallel move, SK Group has entered into a letter of intent with OpenAI to provide high-bandwidth memory chips and a separate memorandum of understanding (MoU) for constructing a new AI data center, "Stargate Korea," in southwestern South Korea. SK Hynix Inc., a subsidiary of SK Group, will assist OpenAI in acquiring AI graphics processing units.

In addition to corporate discussions, Altman met with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who expressed optimism about the potential for enhanced collaboration to fortify AI infrastructure. President Lee emphasized his administration's ambition to elevate South Korea to one of the world's top three AI leaders. "I expect the nation's AI ecosystem to significantly advance through the cooperation between the Korean government and OpenAI," Lee remarked.

Furthermore, South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT has formalized an MoU with OpenAI. Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon highlighted that this partnership aims to accelerate the nation's AI transformation and enhance its global competitiveness in the AI sector.