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Thu, March 23, 2023 | 11:02

Kakao to release generative AI models

Kakao to release generative AI models

Kakao has joined the boom of generative artificial intelligence (AI) services sparked by the explosive response to OpenAI's ChatGPT service, as its AI arm Kakao Brain will release the latest version of KoGPT, its own AI service, within the first half of this year, according to the company, Friday.

Baek Byung-yeul | 2023-03-03 17:04

Samsung, SK hynix in dilemma over US chip subsidies

Samsung, SK hynix in dilemma over US chip subsidies

Samsung Electronics and SK hynix took a cautious stance toward the U.S. government's latest announcement on the specifics of the CHIPS for America Funding Opportunity, saying that it is too early for them to decide whether or not to apply for the subsidies. Korean chipmakers have been worried about the fact that the U.S. incentive program includes rules that could endanger th...

Park Jae-hyuk | 2023-03-02 16:05

LG-Honda battery joint venture breaks ground in US

LG-Honda battery joint venture breaks ground in US

A joint venture between Korean battery maker, LG Energy Solution, and Japanese auto giant, Honda, held a groundbreaking ceremony for its electric vehicle (EV) battery-manufacturing plant in the U.S. state of Ohio, the battery company said Wednesday. The joint venture, tentatively named L-H Battery Company, is scheduled to be completed at the end of 2024 and begin mass-produci...

Baek Byung-yeul | 2023-03-01 16:34

KT showcases self-driving delivery robot at MWC

KT showcases self-driving delivery robot at MWC

KT showed off its robotics tech at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona as part of the mobile carrier's effort to meet with more global clients in the emerging service robot market, according to the company, Tuesday. During the first day of the MWC tech show, the company displayed its delivery robots that can be used in various fields such as hotels, resorts and hospi...

Baek Byung-yeul | 2023-02-28 17:17

SK chairman vows to nurture AI ecosystem

Naver to launch hyperscale AI service HyperCLOVA X in July

Naver to launch hyperscale AI service HyperCLOVA X in July

Naver will introduce HyperCLOVA X, its hyperscale artificial intelligence (AI) model that has learned 6,500 times more Korean than American AI company OpenAI's ChatGPT, in order to compete with prominent global AI services, according to CEO of Naver Cloud, Monday. “Team Naver is ready to join the changing global trends with its global-level AI technology and capabilities,” Ki...

Baek Byung-yeul | 2023-02-27 16:16

SKT, KT to display AI capabilities at Mobile World Congress

SKT, KT to display AI capabilities at Mobile World Congress

SK Telecom and KT will put their capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI) technology on show at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) telecommunications tech show, which will kick off its four-day run in Barcelona, Spain, according to the Korean mobile carriers, Sunday. This year's MWC, one of the largest tech shows in the world along with the CES and the IFA, is gaining attent...

Baek Byung-yeul | 2023-02-27 13:43

Space industry set to become valuable across sectors

Space industry set to become valuable across sectors

The global space industry is generating considerable excitement. South Korea, a relatively new entrant to the sector, is feeling the effects as a wave of startups emerge with innovative products and services. Park Si-soo, a former reporter at The Korea Times, has joined the wave with Spaceradar, a space industry intelligence provider.

2023-02-24 18:37

'Chaser,' 'Wailing' director shoots short film with Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphone

'Chaser,' 'Wailing' director shoots short film with Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphone

Film director Na Hong-jin was impressed with the camera capability of Samsung Electronics' Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphone, he said Wednesday, adding he was able to capture textures, vivid images and sounds without much difficulty when shooting his short film “Faith.” “I tried to capture all the elements in the frame with the smartphone,” he said.

Baek Byung-yeul | 2023-02-22 16:37

Major Korean companies vie for UAM leadership

Major Korean companies vie for UAM leadership

Hyundai Motor and three mobile carriers - SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus - are vying for leadership in urban air mobility (UAM) as they prepare to kick off demonstration projects for air taxi service, which is expected to begin commercial operation in 2025, according to the government and the companies, Wednesday.

Baek Byung-yeul | 2023-02-22 16:30

Samsung chases after TSMC in foundry business

Samsung chases after TSMC in foundry business

Samsung Electronics is closing in on TSMC in the foundry business, which manufactures chips ordered by chip design companies. The global No. 2 foundry maker said Tuesday that it will begin producing chips for autonomous driving vehicles of U.S. chip design company Ambarella. Samsung said it produces Ambarella's CV3-AD685 automotive AI central domain controller chips using its...

Baek Byung-yeul | 2023-02-21 16:18

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