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    OpenAI Partners with Kakao to Develop AI Products for South Korea

    Aditya LenkaBy Aditya LenkaFebruary 4, 2025 AI and Robotics No Comments2 Mins Read
    OpenAI partners with Kakao

    OpenAI Partners with Kakao, Expanding AI Collaborations in Asia

    OpenAI partners with Kakao, a South Korean chat app operator (035720.KS) to develop artificial intelligence products. This marks OpenAI’s second major alliance with an Asian company this week. The announcement follows CEO Sam Altman’s partnership revelation with Japan’s SoftBank Group (9984.T) on Monday.

    Altman is currently on a rapid tour across Asia, with sources indicating that he will visit India next. Reports suggest he aims to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss AI opportunities in the country.

    Kakao’s AI Ambitions and Market Position

    Kakao, which operates South Korea’s dominant messaging app KakaoTalk, holds an impressive 97% market share domestically. The company has expanded into various sectors, including e-commerce, payments, and gaming. While Kakao has positioned AI as a key growth driver, analysts believe it trails behind its competitor Naver (035420.KS) in the AI space.

    During a press conference in Seoul with Kakao CEO Chung Shina, Altman highlighted OpenAI’s particular interest in AI and messaging. He also noted that many South Korean firms would play a crucial role in the development of OpenAI’s US-based Stargate data centre project. However, he refrained from disclosing specific details about potential partnerships.

    South Korea’s Role in AI Development

    Altman’s schedule included meetings with key South Korean business leaders. On Tuesday, he met with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won. He is also expected to meet Samsung Chairman Jay Y. Lee and SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, according to the Maeil Business Newspaper.

    Both Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) and SK Hynix (000660.KS) manufacture high-bandwidth memory chips essential for AI processors. Samsung declined to comment on the reports, while SoftBank did not immediately respond to inquiries.

    Altman acknowledged South Korea’s growing importance in AI, citing its strong energy, semiconductor, and internet industries. He also confirmed that OpenAI is “actively considering” participating in South Korea’s national AI computing centre project. The South Korean government recently announced plans for a $1.4 billion AI computing centre, funded through public and private investments.

    Following the news, Kakao’s shares rose 0.2% on Tuesday, after experiencing a 9% surge on Monday.

    With inputs from Reuters

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      A multi-faceted professional with a diverse range of skills and experiences. He currently works as a Producer, Digital Marketer, and Journalist for several well-known media outlets, namely StratNewsGlobal, BharatShakti, and Interstellar. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, Aditya has covered a wide range of topics and events across India, bringing a unique perspective to his work.When he's not busy producing content, Aditya enjoys exploring new places and cuisines, having traveled extensively throughout India. He's also an avid writer and poet, often penning his thoughts and musings in his free time. And when he wants to unwind and relax, Aditya spends time with his two loyal companions, Zorro and Pablo, his beloved dogs.Aditya's dynamic personality and varied interests make him a unique individual, always eager to learn and experience new things.

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      A multi-faceted professional with a diverse range of skills and experiences. He currently works as a Producer, Digital Marketer, and Journalist for several well-known media outlets, namely StratNewsGlobal, BharatShakti, and Interstellar. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, Aditya has covered a wide range of topics and events across India, bringing a unique perspective to his work.When he's not busy producing content, Aditya enjoys exploring new places and cuisines, having traveled extensively throughout India. He's also an avid writer and poet, often penning his thoughts and musings in his free time. And when he wants to unwind and relax, Aditya spends time with his two loyal companions, Zorro and Pablo, his beloved dogs.Aditya's dynamic personality and varied interests make him a unique individual, always eager to learn and experience new things.

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