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  "title": "'Nothing new to announce' on possible chip collaboration with Samsung: OpenAI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/nothing-new-to-announce-on-possible-chip-collaboration-with-samsung",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-11T08:07:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260911/nothing-new-to-announce-on-possible-chip-collaboration-with-samsung-openai"
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  "account": "OpenAI Korea has stated it has no new information to share regarding potential collaboration with Samsung Electronics on chip development, in response to recent reports. The U.S. tech company's reference to expanding cooperation with Samsung was made in the context of Samsung's decision to introduce ChatGPT and an LOI announced in October, according to OpenAI Korea. The company has not announced any plans to develop chips through Samsung. Media reports on Wednesday suggested OpenAI is deepening its partnership with Samsung as it develops its own chips, citing remarks from the company's regional chief at a press conference. OpenAI Korea's general manager, Kim Kyung-hoon, was quoted as saying the joint production and research on next-generation chips with Samsung Electronics is where they have made the most progress and gained the most recognition.",
  "summary": "OpenAI Korea said Friday it has \"nothing new to announce\" other than the existing partnership with Samsung Electronics Co., in response to reports suggesting the U.S. tech giant could be working with the Korean chipmaker to co-develop next-generation semiconductors. \"Our reference to expanding collaboration with Samsung was made in the context of Samsung Electronics' decision to introduce ChatGPT…",
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