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Why Kakao is splitting into two companies: \'85 percent of board agenda non-core, limits AI response\'

Kakao plans to split into newly created KakaoAI and remaining KakaoX, saying management time has been tied up with subsidiaries. A KakaoX CEO nominee said about 85 percent of non-routine board decisions over five years and 84 percent of internal investment reviews over the past year involved subsidiaries, often focused on funding or loans. After the split, KakaoAI will focus on AI services and advertising and commerce, while KakaoX will handle investments and subsidiary support.

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KakaoTalk to serve as agent gateway, cut AI inference costs by 90 percent

Kakao is integrating AI into KakaoTalk and aims to cut server inference costs by up to 90 percent by handling about half of user requests on smartphones. KakaoAI says its on-device-first design and model routing will keep performance while limiting cost growth as users increase. It also plans smaller server models through distillation. KakaoAI set 2030 targets including revenue above 6 trillion won and AI DAU of 20 million.

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Kakao to split Kakaotalk and AI unit in bid to redesign growth structure

Kakao will separate its Kakaotalk and artificial intelligence businesses into a separately listed company, saying the market is not fully reflecting the value of its businesses. The company approved a human split into newly created KakaoAI and surviving KakaoX, with existing shareholders to receive shares in both. Kakao set targets for AI user growth and revenue through 2030 and also disclosed shareholder return plans, including a 300 billion won treasury share buyback and cancellation plan.