On January 8, local time, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won toured the exhibition halls at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, USA, and held a meeting with the press. During this event, he discussed his meeting with Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang and shared SK’s vision for its AI business.
“We exchanged various business discussions. I noted that while Nvidia had previously asked SK hynix to accelerate development, SK hynix is now proactively increasing its development speed, creating a competitive dynamic between the companies,” said Chairman Chey. “Nvidia understands computing well and operates by finding the most efficient solutions.”
Reflecting on his third consecutive attendance at CES, Chairman Chey remarked, “This exhibition confirmed that everything is becoming AI-driven. It’s evident that robots and devices around us have integrated AI into daily life.” He further elaborated on SK’s AI business, stating, “Currently, we focus on AI semiconductors, but we are concentrating on finding AI data center solutions, with AI data-related businesses being critical tasks.”
Chairman Chey stressed that South Korea must keep pace in the AI industry, warning that falling behind in AI competitiveness could threaten the nation’s strong industries such as semiconductors, shipbuilding, and steel. He emphasized, “AI is a necessity, not an option. Whether we lead or follow in this comprehensive transformation will determine our economic future.”
He also offered recommendations for the development of the AI industry, saying that “Developing APIs specialized for the AI industry is essential, and there is a need for strategic concentration in specific fields.” He mentioned the difficulty in gaining a favorable position in global competition without broad growth in the AI industry.
Furthermore, he underscored the importance of AI infrastructure and education, highlighting the need to cultivate talent capable of consistently utilizing AI and establishing a conducive research environment. Chairman Chey concluded by emphasizing the necessity for self-reliance in pioneering the future, saying, “We cannot depend on other countries; we must do it ourselves.”
출처 : Korea IT Times(https://www.koreaittimes.com)
https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=137522
