Science ministry, AMD hold 1st steering meeting on AI chip partnership

On Wednesday, the Science Ministry of South Korea and chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) convened their inaugural steering committee meeting, marking the beginning of a collaborative partnership aimed at advancing artificial intelligence (AI) chip technology. The meeting took place at the Westin Seoul Parnas hotel, coinciding with AMD's inaugural AI event in Korea. The Ministry of Science and ICT reported on the event.

The primary objective of the steering committee is to monitor the implementation of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between the two entities in July. Lee Do-gyu, head of the Ministry's Office of ICT Policy, engaged in discussions with Keith Strier, AMD's senior vice president for global AI markets. The pair reviewed the progress made on key tasks outlined in the MOU.

These tasks encompass the construction of AI computing infrastructure that integrates various types of chips, including AMD's processors and graphics cards alongside Korean-developed neural processing units specifically designed for AI applications. Additionally, the partnership seeks to establish an AMD AI research center in Korea, provide support for universities, and facilitate training programs to cultivate AI talent.

Both parties also discussed concrete plans and timelines for the successful execution of their collaborative initiatives.