Samsung Electronics has announced a collaboration with Japan's Preferred Networks, an AI chip startup, to develop advanced chips for generative AI. Preferred Networks will utilize Samsung's 2-nanometer chip production technology, with Samsung providing production and packaging expertise for the chips. Additionally, Samsung will produce test chips for Preferred Networks as part of the collaboration [ac648d28].
This collaboration between Samsung and Preferred Networks highlights the growing importance of AI chip development in the technology industry. By leveraging Samsung's advanced chip production technology, Preferred Networks aims to enhance its capabilities in generative AI, which involves creating AI models that can generate new content such as images, videos, and text. The collaboration will enable Preferred Networks to access Samsung's expertise and resources, accelerating the development of advanced AI chips [ac648d28].
Samsung's partnership with Preferred Networks is part of the company's broader strategy to strengthen its position in the AI chip market. By collaborating with innovative startups like Preferred Networks, Samsung can tap into their specialized knowledge and drive innovation in AI chip development. This collaboration also reflects Samsung's commitment to supporting the growth of the AI ecosystem by fostering partnerships with key players in the industry [ac648d28].
Samsung Foundry has secured a 2nm order from a Japanese firm, Preferred Networks, marking Samsung's first 2nm customer and taking away a customer from TSMC. The order validates Samsung's 2nm GAA process technology and Advanced Package technology for next-generation AI accelerators. Preferred Networks aims to vertically integrate the AI value chain from chips to supercomputers and will utilize Samsung's 2.5D packaging technology. TSMC plans to initiate trial production of the 2nm node next week, with mass production slated for 2025. Samsung's packaging services are on the right track compared to TSMC [e7e7a4d6].