Samsung joins OpenAI for AI data centre push
The partnership targets AI data centres, including eco-friendly floating solutions.
Samsung Electronics, alongside OpenAI, has signed a letter of intent to collaborate on AI data centre infrastructure. The partnership leverages Samsung’s expertise in semiconductors, cloud services, and shipbuilding. Combining these strengths aims to accelerate advancements in global AI technology.
Samsung Electronics will provide energy-efficient DRAM for OpenAI’s Stargate, meeting a projected demand of 900,000 wafers monthly. Advanced chip packaging and heterogeneous integration further enhance Samsung’s ability to deliver tailored semiconductor solutions for AI workflows.
Samsung SDS will design and operate Stargate AI data centres while offering enterprise AI services, including ChatGPT integration for Korean businesses. Meanwhile, Samsung C&T and Samsung Heavy Industries will explore floating data centres to address land scarcity and reduce emissions.
Signed in Seoul, the agreement positions Samsung to support Korea’s ambition to rank among the top three AI nations globally. Broader adoption of ChatGPT within Samsung’s operations will also drive workplace AI transformation.
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