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Upstage signed today a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AI semiconductor startup FuriosaAI to optimize its proprietary large language model (LLM), Solar, for FuriosaAI’s next-generation AI inference chip, RNGD (pronounced “Renegade”).
The agreement marks a major step in combining Korea’s homegrown LLM technology with advanced AI hardware.
As part of the collaboration, the two companies also plan to co-develop on-premise generative AI infrastructure powered by RNGD, with ambitions to serve both Korean and international markets.
“This partnership is a meaningful step toward advancing technological independence across Korea’s AI ecosystem, spanning both software and hardware,” said Sung Kim, CEO of Upstage.
“Together with FuriosaAI, we’re committed to demonstrating the global potential of K-AI.”
The collaboration comes at a pivotal time.
The global AI chip landscape remains heavily concentrated, raising industry-wide concerns about supply stability and cost pressures.
At the same time, demand for LLM solutions in Korea continues to grow, with increasing competition from global providers.
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