Nvidia Plans 260,000 GPU Partnership with South Korean Tech Giants

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced a significant partnership with South Korea's government and top companies including Samsung Electronics, SK Group, and Hyundai Motor to supply over 260,000 graphics processing units (GPUs) aimed at advancing the nation's AI infrastructure and manufacturing capabilities. This initiative is part of South Korea's broader ambition to become a global leader in "physical AI," which integrates AI into robotics and autonomous systems, leveraging the country's strengths in software, science, and manufacturing. The GPUs will support projects such as a national AI cloud computing center and the development of self-driving cars, smart factories, and advanced semiconductor manufacturing. Huang highlighted that the combination of software, AI technology, and manufacturing positions South Korea uniquely to capitalize on the next generation of robotics. The collaboration follows discussions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping about loosening chip restrictions, with Nvidia expressing interest in exporting advanced chips to China, though final decisions rest with the U.S. administration. Investors have responded positively to Nvidia's expansion, recognizing its growing influence in the AI supply chain.