Nvidia and SK Group have announced a strategic partnership to launch advanced AI factories by 2027 and to co-develop next-generation memory chips, as revealed during a press conference in Seoul attended by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won [1]. The collaboration aims to create cutting-edge data center infrastructure, referred to as 'AI factories,' designed to meet the surging computational demands of artificial intelligence applications [1].
SK Group, through its SK Hynix unit, is recognized as a global leader in high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, which are increasingly vital for advanced AI systems [1]. The partnership is expected to further cement SK Hynix's position in the memory sector, with demand for HBM chips projected to rise alongside AI workloads [1]. Financial terms and investment amounts related to the deal were not disclosed at the event [1].
The announcement comes amid Nvidia's rapidly growing market capitalization, driven by strong demand for its AI chips, and highlights the company's efforts to strengthen ties with major Asian technology firms [1]. SK Group is positioning itself as a key player in the AI supply chain, leveraging its expertise in memory technology [1].
Chey Tae-won stated, 'By combining our strengths, we can accelerate the development of next-generation AI infrastructure,' while Jensen Huang emphasized the importance of South Korea's manufacturing capabilities and SK's leadership in memory for building the future of AI [1]. The companies plan to deploy the new AI factory infrastructure to support both domestic and global AI services starting in 2027 [1].
CONCLUSION
Nvidia and SK Group's partnership marks a significant step in the global AI hardware race, with both companies leveraging their respective strengths in AI chips and memory technology. The collaboration is expected to have a high market impact, positioning both firms at the forefront of next-generation AI infrastructure development.