Samsung Joins Forces with OpenAI to Shape the Future of AI

Samsung and OpenAI have announced a new strategic partnership to accelerate advancements in global AI data center infrastructure and develop future technologies in relevant fields. The alliance will draw on the collective strength of Samsung companies in semiconductors, data centers, shipbuilding, cloud services and maritime technologies.

Samsung and OpenAI inked one of the biggest AI infrastructure deals in history. The Korean conglomerate has just announced a partnership with OpenAI that spans everything from supplying 900,000 DRAM wafers monthly for the Stargate initiative to building floating data centers on the ocean.

Key Highlights Of The Strategic Partnership 

OpenAI, Samsung Electronics, Samsung SDS, Samsung C&T and Samsung Heavy Industries have announced a letter of intent for their strategic partnership to accelerate advancements in global AI data center infrastructure and develop future technologies together in relevant fields. The signing ceremony was held at Samsung's corporate headquarters in Seoul, Korea, attended by Young Hyun Jun, Vice Chairman  and CEO of Samsung Electronics; Sung-an Choi, Vice Chairman and CEO of Samsung Heavy Industries; Sechul Oh, President and CEO of Samsung C&T; and Junehee Lee, President and CEO of Samsung SDS.

'Korea has all the ingredients to be a global leader in AI—incredible tech talent, world-class infrastructure, strong government support, and a thriving AI ecosystem', said OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in a company statement. 'We're excited to work with Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, and the Ministry of Science and ICT through our global Stargate initiative to support Korea's AI ambitions.'

Samsung Electronics will work with OpenAI as a strategic memory partner to supply advanced semiconductor solutions for OpenAI's global Stargate initiative. With OpenAI's memory demand projected to reach up to 900,000 DRAM wafers per month, Samsung will contribute toward meeting this need with its high-performance energy-efficient DRAM solutions.

Samsung SDS will collaborate with OpenAI in the design, development and operation of the Stargate AI data centers. Under the LOI, Samsung SDS can now provide consulting, deployment and management services for businesses seeking to integrate OpenAI's AI models into their internal systems. Additionally, Samsung SDS has signed a reseller partnership for OpenAI's services in Korea and plans to support local companies in adopting OpenAI's ChatGPT Enterprise offerings.

'The world is at a pivotal moment with the advent of AI and the industry must collaborate to effectively chart the future', said Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee. ‘Samsung is excited to partner with OpenAI, where we will together catalyse breakthroughs and possibilities.’ 

Floating Data Centers To Shape The Future

Samsung C&T and Heavy Industries divisions will collaborate with OpenAI to create floating data centers, a visionary solution to address land shortages and reduce cooling costs. These floating centers will advance data storage capabilities and contribute to reducing carbon emissions—a crucial step in sustainable infrastructure. This collaboration extends to the development of floating power plants and control centers, adding a new dimension to energy-efficient tech infrastructure.

Conclusion

This partnership represents a cornerstone in Samsung’s broader ambition to establish South Korea as a global AI leader. The conglomerate aims to play a key role in supporting the country's AI-driven transformation, with OpenAI’s models and tools playing a central role in reshaping industries. Beyond the AI infrastructure, Samsung is also committed to fostering the local AI ecosystem and exploring the integration of OpenAI's ChatGPT in its own operations to streamline AI transformation within the company. By leveraging Samsung's expertise and OpenAI's revolutionary AI technologies, the two companies are poised to shape the future of AI infrastructure and set a new benchmark for innovation and collaboration on a global scale.

About OpenAI

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company with a mission to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. Initially established as a non-profit, OpenAI transitioned to a "capped-profit" model to attract funding and compete in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. The company is renowned for its cutting-edge advancements in AI, particularly with large language models like GPT-3 and GPT-4 that are designed to understand and generate human-like text. OpenAI also develops impactful technologies in reinforcement learning, robotics and AI safety. With partnerships across industries, the company aims to create AI systems that are safe, transparent, and beneficial to society at large.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung is redefining the worlds of TVs, digital signage, smartphones, wearables, tablets, home appliances and network systems as well as memory, system LSI and foundry. Samsung is also advancing medical imaging technologies, HVAC solutions and robotics while creating innovative automotive and audio products through Harman. 

About Samsung C&T Corporation

Starting out as a trading firm in 1938, Samsung C&T is an international corporation with four business groups: Engineering and Construction, Trading and Investment, Fashion, and Resort. Together, they provide services and products in over fifty countries.

 About Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.

Established in 1974, the company has consistently pushed the boundaries of engineering and construction in South Korea, while executing projects in the shipbuilding and offshore business. Its expertise lies in engineering, procurement, construction, and delivery of vessels and offshore facilities. SHI is particularly recognized for its capabilities in building highly technical, high-value-added ships including LNG Carrier, Container Ship, FPSO, FLNG etc. 

About Samsung SDS Co., Ltd

Samsung SDS helps companies enhance their productivity and competitiveness by leveraging its Samsung Cloud Platform optimised for enterprises, all-in-one managed services reflecting forty years of industry-specific experience and SaaS solutions for business innovations. Additionally Samsung SDS provides globally integrated logistics services based on the digital freight forwarding platform Cello Square to improve the efficiency of logistics operations and to support data-based decision-making.