Sam Altman, CEO of ChatGPT developer OpenAI, met with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on June 9 to explain that South Korea is taking the lead in manufacturing the chips needed for artificial intelligence (AI) technology. asked to play a role. Altman also expressed interest in investing in South Korean startups and partnering with big chip makers like Samsung Electronics.
According to local news media, the CEO said that South Korea needs both system semiconductors and memory chips for AI, so it will focus on chips, promote AI projects and work towards setting international standards. suggested that should be reduced.
Altman recently embarked on a journey across Europe to discuss the opportunities and challenges of AI with policy makers and leaders, and his travels now span Israel, Jordan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. , India and South Korea.
At a press conference in Seoul, Mr. Altman expressed his intention to increase investment in Korean startups, stating, “We are actively looking for ways to increase investment in Korean startups.”
Asked about possible cooperation with South Korean chipmakers such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, Mr. Altman acknowledged ongoing talks and expressed his willingness to participate more in dialogue. South Korea’s Samsung Electronics accounts for more than 40% of the dynamic random access memory chip sector, according to Nikkei Asia.
Altman explained that demand for memory chips is increasing because AI relies on transferring large amounts of data. He added that while OpenAI currently uses chips from Taiwan, it will need a supply of chips from South Korea in the future.
The rapid progress and widespread adoption of generative AI after the launch of ChatGPT by OpenAI, backed by Microsoft, has prompted legislators around the world to enact regulations to address the safety implications associated with this technology. increase.
The European Union is working on an artificial intelligence bill to be enacted this year, and US lawmakers are proposing two new bipartisan bills aimed at AI transparency and innovation issues.
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Altman expressed his admiration for how South Koreans have embraced and experimented with ChatGPT upon its release, stating that South Korea was one of the earliest countries to adopt the service and showed remarkable creativity in its use. said to have performed.
The CEO shared that OpenAI is actively involved in the process of establishing an office in Japan. He also said that as part of his future plans, he will consider opening more offices around the world.
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