The South Korean tech behemoth has embarked on research and development of so-called "AI chips" with a goal of commercialisation in the next few years, according to industry sources. Up-to-date handheld devices have made their debuts with AI features such as voice recognition and machine learning. Data produced during operations of such AI features is currently stored in cloud as a database and recalled when needed. "A kind of an accelerator can be applied to empower AI devices." "Competition for AI chips is so intense globally that we will be able to see AI chip-equipped smartphones in the second half of next year," said Yoo Hoi-jun, professor at Korea Advanced Institute of Technology.

Source: The China Post September 25, 2017 08:15 UTC