AI & Enterprise

K-AI chips put to the test as global AI startups step up push into South Korea

South Korean neural processing unit makers are teaming up with domestic cloud companies to target the AI inference market, testing whether they can secure a foothold beyond Nvidia’s barriers. Samsung SDS launched an NPU-as-a-service offering on its Samsung Cloud Platform based on FuriosaAI’s second-generation chip. Rebellions is also partnering with KT Cloud and Gabia. Foreign AI startups are stepping up moves into Korea, including Genspark and China’s Kling AI.

Crypto

Korbit launches \'Korbit CLI\' for AI chat-based quote checks and orders

Korbit has launched an installable program that lets users make natural-language requests to AI agents such as ChatGPT Codex and Claude Code to check digital-asset prices, place orders and handle deposits and withdrawals. The Korbit CLI runs on a user’s PC and can set up the MCP server and agent skills needed for integration with a single command. It also provides a simulated trading environment and includes a terminal interface, Korbit TUI.