Nvidia Corp., SK Telecom Co., and AI chip startup Rebellions have reached an agreement to jointly develop a heterogeneous computing system for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The collaboration was formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed on Monday.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the partnership aims to integrate Nvidia's graphic processing units (GPUs) with Rebellions' neural processing units (NPUs) to enhance SK Telecom AI data centers. This initiative will leverage Nvidia's NVLink Fusion program, which facilitates the integration of custom AI processors into Nvidia's infrastructure.

The MOU was signed during the AI Day Seoul event, hosted by Nvidia, highlighting South Korea's leadership in technology and the rapid growth of AI. Jesse Clayton, Nvidia's principal manager for AI infrastructure, expressed optimism about the collaboration's potential to drive innovation in Korea.

The South Korean ministry of science and ICT supports the partnership, anticipating it will expand the application of advanced semiconductors domestically and create global market opportunities for local companies. Nvidia also hosted a startup forum to discuss business prospects with over 20 Korean startups in AI-related fields.

Nvidia announced plans to invest in South Korean AI startup Point2 Technology and additional investments in companies like Motif Technologies and RLWRLD. However, Nvidia declined to comment on the cancellation of a visit by Madison Huang, senior director at Nvidia and daughter of CEO Jensen Huang, amid allegations concerning a suspected Chinese spy.

An internal probe was initiated by Nvidia following an email from Jensen Huang admitting personal misconduct. U.S. congressional leaders have requested Huang to provide a briefing on his alleged involvement with a businesswoman linked to Beijing intelligence.

Source Yonhap News Agency