SK Telecom said on Monday it will develop next-generation quantum cryptography technology through the European Union\'s Horizon Europe research programme. The three-year multinational project involves partners in three European countries and aims to implement and demonstrate a QPIC-AI-based quantum key distribution system to strengthen communications security. SKT will develop the PIC-based QKD system, apply AI functions and build and verify a testbed, while ETRI will develop optical chips for transmitters and receivers.

Samsung Electronics is seeking a turnaround in its foundry business with an \"AI factory\" turnkey model that bundles memory, foundry and packaging. With TSMC\'s 3-nanometre utilisation near 100% and wafer price increases expected, some fabless chip designers are looking to reduce reliance on a single vendor. Samsung says demand for memory-and-foundry turnkey offerings is rising and that 2-nanometre contracts could become visible soon. The second half of the year will be a key test.