Samsung and OpenAI Partnership to Transform AI Data Centre Infrastructure

Samsung, along with various affiliates including Samsung Electronics, Samsung SDS, Samsung C&T, and Samsung Heavy Industries, has entered into a letter of intent for collaboration aimed at enhancing global AI data centre infrastructure and pioneering future technologies.

This agreement, revealed at Samsung’s headquarters in Seoul, unites Samsung’s extensive knowledge in semiconductors, data centres, shipbuilding, cloud services, and maritime technologies. Esteemed representatives at the signing ceremony included 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.

Collaboration Details between Samsung and OpenAI

In this partnership, Samsung Electronics is set to work with OpenAI as a primary memory supplier for its Stargate initiative, which focuses on developing next-generation AI infrastructure. OpenAI anticipates its memory needs will reach as high as 900,000 DRAM wafers each month, prompting Samsung to supply high-performance, energy-efficient memory solutions. The company also plans to leverage its expertise in chip packaging and semiconductor integration to deliver tailored technologies specifically designed for AI workloads.

Samsung SDS’s Role in Developing AI Data Centres

Samsung SDS is expected to collaborate with OpenAI on the advancement of AI data centres and enterprise AI services. This will involve contributing to the design, deployment, and management of Stargate facilities, while also aiding businesses in integrating OpenAI’s AI models. Furthermore, Samsung SDS has formalised a reseller agreement for OpenAI services in South Korea, which includes ChatGPT Enterprise.

Innovative Ventures by Samsung C&T and Samsung Heavy Industries

Samsung C&T and Samsung Heavy Industries will concentrate on the creation of floating data centres, a promising area due to its potential benefits, including reduced cooling expenses, diminished carbon emissions, and lower land usage pressures. The companies will also investigate opportunities in floating power plants and control centres.

Samsung has indicated that this partnership is aligned with South Korea’s goal to become one of the top three AI nations worldwide and embodies its broader strategy to integrate AI into its operations, which includes exploring a wider application of ChatGPT across its businesses.