Science ministry, AMD engage in follow-up discussions on AI chip partnership
SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- The government and U.S. chip giant AMD held a steering...
On November 4, the South Korean government and American chip manufacturer AMD held a follow-up meeting in Seoul to discuss their AI chip partnership, according to the science ministry. This meeting was a continuation of a memorandum of understanding signed between the two parties in July, which aimed to collaborate on an AI research center and a heterogeneous computing infrastructure connecting various AI chips.
AMD also hosted its first tech event, Advancing AI World Tour, in Seoul, attracting around 1,300 preregistered attendees. Local companies, including LG Electronics Inc., which are involved in AI computing infrastructure with AMD, also participated in the event.
Ryu Je-myung, the vice science minister, emphasized the ministry's commitment to ensuring the smooth execution of collaborative projects discussed during the meeting. The goal is to promote the growth of local AI chip companies and enhance the competitiveness of the AI ecosystem in South Korea.
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