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Humane reveals first international market for the Ai Pin, partnering with South Korea's SK Telecom
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1y ago
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San Francisco-based AI startup Humane is expanding its operations to South Korea through a partnership with the country's largest mobile provider, SK Telecom. Humane, known for its wearables and generative AI technology, has developed the Ai Pin device, which features sensors and a mini projector to display information on any surface. The device, priced at $699 upfront with a $24 monthly subscription, will be powered by SK Telecom's AI-enabled operating system, CosmOS. The launch comes amid delays for Humane's US release and follows cutbacks and the departure of its CTO.
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South Korea says SK and Amazon to invest $5 billion in country's biggest data centre
Economic Times
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1m ago
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South Korea's SK Group and Amazon Web Services plan a $5 billion investment for the nation's largest data center in Ulsan, aimed for completion by 2029. The center will initially have a capacity of 100 megawatts, with plans to expand to one gigawatt, positioning it as a global AI hub. This investment reflects South Korea's strategic focus on AI for economic growth and regional high-tech industry development beyond metropolitan areas.
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South Korean chipmakers accelerate facility investments amid booming AI demand - The Economic Times
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South Korea's semiconductor giants, Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, are ramping up facility investments to meet rising demand for AI chips. Samsung plans to resume construction on its Pyeongtaek Campus, shifting areas for DRAM production, while SK hynix is expanding its M15X plant for advanced DRAM chips. The AI semiconductor market is expected to escalate from $41.1 billion in 2022 to $133 billion by 2028, spurred by the increasing need for high bandwidth memory in AI applications.
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SBI denies report it is negotiating with SK Hynix, UMC on Japan chip plant
Economic Times
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5m ago
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SBI Holdings has refuted a newspaper report claiming it is in talks with South Korea's SK Hynix and Taiwan's UMC for a semiconductor plant collaboration in Miyagi, Japan. The report suggested potential partnerships on DRAM and automotive chips, but SBI clarified that this information is false. Previously, SBI announced dissolving a joint venture with Powerchip Semiconductor and expressed interest in partnering with other firms on chip-related ventures.
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Humane’s AI Pin is slightly delayed, now comes with months of free service
The Verge
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1y ago
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The shipment of the AI Pin by Humane has been delayed, with early adopters expecting their orders to arrive in mid-April. As compensation, Humane will now offer three months of its subscription for free with each $699 pin purchase. This subscription covers the pin's cellular data, among other features. Additionally, Humane has announced free shipping for the Pin.
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Humane’s $699 Ai Pin is now available
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
Humane, a Bay Area-based hardware startup, has released its first product called the Ai Pin. The company, founded by former Apple employees in 2017, has received $230 million in funding and is focused on building stand-alone AI devices. The Ai Pin utilizes different LLM-based systems to harness the power of generative AI platforms like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini. Priced at $699, the device aims to offer a voice-based, always-connected solution that helps users reduce their dependence on phone screens. Despite being a first-generation product, the Ai Pin demonstrates careful attention to detail.
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Wearable 'Ai Pin' launched by Humane, backed by ex-Apple execs and Microsoft
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Humane, a Silicon Valley startup, has unveiled the Ai Pin, a $699 wearable device designed to bring advanced artificial intelligence to users. Developed by ex-Apple veterans, the device is worn on clothing, features a virtual assistant powered by OpenAI and Microsoft, and employs a laser projection system for displaying text and monochromatic images on the user's hand. Humane rejects traditional screen devices, focusing on AI interaction. The Ai Pin, available in the U.S. from Nov. 16, has received $241 million in funding from Microsoft, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and other investors.
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Don’t count Samsung out in the AI memory stakes
Livemint
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1y ago
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Samsung Electronics, a South Korean technology giant, has been falling behind in the artificial intelligence (AI) race. However, recent signs suggest that it might be narrowing the technological gap with rivals SK Hynix and Micron in high-performance AI memory chips. While SK Hynix has taken an early lead in HBM (high-bandwidth memory), Samsung is catching up and expects to mass-produce next-generation HBM chips in the first half of this year. The growing demand for HBM chips is expected to benefit Samsung and the overall memory market as AI applications require more powerful devices with higher memory capacity.
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Nvidia supplier SK Hynix posts 6-year high profit on AI boom
Economic Times
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1y ago
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South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix reported its highest quarterly profit since 2018, benefiting from strong demand for high-end chips used in AI applications. The company anticipates that demand for high bandwidth memory (HBM) used in generative AI chipsets will continue to grow, with next year's HBM shipments expected to more than double this year's. However, SK Hynix shares dropped as investor expectations were not met. The company leads the HBM market and supplies chips to Nvidia, commanding 80% of the AI chip market. SK Hynix plans to ship the next versions of HBM chips in the coming quarters.
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Jony Ive says Rabbit and Humane made bad products
The Verge
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2m ago
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Jony Ive, former Apple chief designer, criticized last year's AI products—Rabbit R1 and Humane AI Pin—as "poor products" due to a lack of innovative thinking. While his startup, io, collaborates with OpenAI on future AI hardware, the Rabbit R1 persists but struggles with momentum. In contrast, Humane, led by ex-Apple employees, closed after being acquired by HP. Despite initial failures, efforts to improve AI interfaces and operating systems continue.
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US curbs on Nvidia chips to have limited impact on South Korean chipmakers
Economic Times
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3m ago
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The new US restrictions on Nvidia's H20 AI chip exports to China will have limited impact on South Korean chipmakers, according to experts. SK hynix, supplying HBM3E memory for these chips, is primarily focused on their latest generation destined for non-Chinese markets. The export ban will not affect SK hynix's financials, as contracts are already secured. However, uncertainty lingers as the broader Chinese AI chip market could slow down, affecting future opportunities.
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