Nvidia partners with Hyundai, Samsung, and more on AI

Nvidia’s new AI power move

Nvidia is taking a massive leap forward in artificial intelligence by partnering with some of South Korea’s biggest tech names.

The company’s CEO, Jensen Huang, visited South Korea for the first time in about 15 years to unveil expanded partnerships with Hyundai, Samsung, SK, and Naver. These new alliances aim to make South Korea a global leader in AI manufacturing, mobility, and cloud systems.

Nvidia said it will supply more than 260,000 Blackwell GPUs to public and private projects in South Korea, a deal aimed at accelerating national AI infrastructure and industrial AI systems.

Massive GPU deal unveiled

South Korea announced it will secure over 260,000 of Nvidia’s latest GPUs to meet growing AI demand. About 50,000 of those GPUs will be allocated to public projects, including a national cloud computing center and domestic foundation model development.

This large-scale GPU investment puts Korea on the global AI map. It also helps Nvidia cement its dominance in the AI hardware space, where demand keeps exploding. By distributing its hardware across industries, Nvidia is turning Korea into one of its most important AI hubs outside the U.S.

Samsung builds AI megafactory

Samsung said it will use more than 50,000 NVIDIA GPUs and the NVIDIA Omniverse platform to build an AI megafactory that applies intelligent manufacturing across semiconductors, mobile devices, and robotics production.

The megafactory will serve as a testbed for AI-powered manufacturing that could reshape how tech products are made.

Samsung and Nvidia said they will collaborate on next-generation memory technologies, including HBM4, to support larger AI workloads and higher memory bandwidth.

AI meets next-gen connectivity

Nvidia and Korean telecom partners, including KT, SK Telecom, and LG Uplus, announced plans to jointly explore AI-driven radio access networks, often described as AI RAN, and to support a testbed for future 6G research.

Under the partnership, Korea’s government and Nvidia will jointly develop a global AI-RAN testbed to explore how AI can reshape mobile infrastructure. It’s another sign of how AI is expanding from cloud data centers to every layer of digital connectivity.

Hyundai joins Nvidia’s AI plan

Hyundai Motor Group is teaming up with Nvidia to advance AI for mobility and smart factories. The partnership focuses on building infrastructure for autonomous driving, robotics, and next-gen vehicle manufacturing. Both companies will work together on GPU supply and research to power Hyundai’s growing AI ecosystem.

The two plan to use Nvidia’s new Blackwell GPUs for training and deploying AI models. They’re also setting up AI research centers in South Korea to push forward what they call “physical AI,” the use of AI in real-world machines and industrial systems.

SK builds industrial AI cloud

SK Group, which owns SK Hynix, is working with Nvidia to create Asia’s first enterprise-led manufacturing AI cloud. This system will use Nvidia’s simulation and digital twin technologies to help industries test, predict, and improve their operations before deploying in real life.

The platform will serve both public and private sectors, offering access to cutting-edge AI resources for startups and institutions. It’s a major step toward making AI more accessible to companies across Asia that want to modernize their production systems.

Naver builds physical AI network

Naver Cloud is collaborating with Nvidia on a “physical AI” platform that connects real-world industries with digital systems. This partnership aims to bring AI into fields like semiconductors, shipbuilding, energy, and biotechnology.

According to Naver’s founder, we’re now entering the era where AI doesn’t just exist in data centers but operates directly inside machines and factories. The company’s AI infrastructure will accelerate South Korea’s role in practical, real-world AI deployment.

AI fuels chip innovation

Beyond partnerships, Nvidia and Samsung are also collaborating on HBM4, the next generation of high-bandwidth memory. These chips are crucial for powering massive AI models that require lightning-fast data processing.

Nvidia said it is working with Samsung Foundry on custom solutions and that its NVLink Fusion initiative will enable closer integration between Nvidia GPUs and third-party CPUs or custom accelerators.

US ties strengthen tech push

The announcements come as the United States signed Technology Prosperity Deals with Japan and South Korea to deepen cooperation on AI, quantum technologies, and 6G research.

By building deep ties with Korean firms, Nvidia not only expands its influence but also supports U.S. goals to remain at the forefront of AI innovation and global tech leadership.

Stock surges past five trillion

Following these announcements, Nvidia’s stock reached a record high, crossing a $5 trillion market cap. Investors are clearly betting on its global partnerships to sustain long-term growth and leadership in AI hardware and software.

The company’s expansion in Asia comes at the perfect time, balancing supply chain reach with new revenue opportunities. It’s a clear sign that Nvidia’s influence is no longer confined to Silicon Valley; it’s global.

Korea’s new AI revolution

The collaboration between Nvidia and Korea’s top tech companies shows how quickly the country is transforming into an AI powerhouse. By combining hardware strength, industrial expertise, and government support, Korea is setting a global example for integrated innovation.

This alliance doesn’t just serve local interests; it could shape how the rest of the world approaches AI-driven manufacturing and digital infrastructure in the coming decade.

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Nvidia’s next global chapter

As Nvidia deepens its partnerships with Hyundai, Samsung, SK, and Naver, it’s clear the company is moving beyond being a chipmaker.

It’s now becoming the backbone of a global AI network that connects hardware, software, and real-world systems. These partnerships highlight how collaboration, not competition, is driving the next phase of AI growth.

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