A Samsung high-bandwidth memory chip. Those chips in turn work with high-bandwidth memory chips to enable the type of algorithms powering generative AI systems. SK Hynix has emerged as the main supplier of high-bandwidth memory chips to Nvidia. In May, Samsung replaced the head of its semiconductor business, who had admitted to early missteps in developing the AI memory chips. Intel, with roots as an all-in-one logic chip designer and producer, has similarly struggled to build out its foundry business.

Source: Wall Street Journal October 10, 2024 05:01 UTC