OpenAI Expands to South Korea: Establishing First Office in Seoul Amid Growing ChatGPT Demand

OpenAI to open office in Seoul amid growing demand for ChatGPT

SEOUL, May 26 (Reuters) - OpenAI will set up its first office in Seoul and has established an entity in South Korea as demand in the country jumps for its ChatGPT service, the company said on Monday. South Korea has the largest number of paying ChatGPT subscribers after the United States, according to OpenAI. OpenAI has also begun hiring staff to support partnerships with the country and expects to announce further details on this in coming months, the company said. "Korea's full-stack AI ecosystem makes it one of the most promising markets in the world for meaningful AI impact, from silicon to software, and students to seniors," Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kwon said in a statement. Earlier this year, OpenAI announced, opens new tab it would develop artificial intelligence products for South Korea with chat app operator Kakao (035720.KS), opens new tab. Kwon, who is visiting Seoul, is set to hold a meeting with officials from the main opposition Democratic Party and the ruling People Power Party, local media reported. Reporting by Hyunsu Yim and Hyunjoo Jin Editing by Ed Davies Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab Suggested Topics:Asia Pacific

OpenAI expanding in South Korea, with Seoul office

Reportedly, the expansion will result in a number of jobs for professionals based in Korea, with more information to be made available in the coming months. Artificial Intelligence platform OpenAI has announced the opening of an office in Seoul, Korea, as it aims to further its presence in Asia. The news was unveiled in a briefing on 26 Monday by the organisation's chief strategy officer Jason Kwon. At the news briefing Kwon stated that Korea is an ideal location for the further development of AI infrastructure. "Korea's full-stack AI ecosystem makes it one of the most promising markets in the world for meaningful AI impact, from silicon to software and students to seniors," he said. The move is expected to result in the cultivation of new AI-based jobs for Korean professionals, with details around hiring and partnerships to be made available in the coming months. Reportedly, Kwon is also set to sit down with officials from the main opposition, the Democratic Party and the ruling People Power Party. OpenAI has made a concerted effort to further proliferate the Asian market with its technologies. At the beginning of the year the organisation announced a strategic partnership with Kakao, South Korea's leading mobile communication company. Globally, OpenAI also announced it would be taking a step back from its restructuring plans. Previously, the company aimed to give a newly created public benefit corporation more control over the non-profit. However, in a statement at the start of the month, OpenAI explained the non-profit arm would retain control. In a blog post issued on 5 May, Bret Taylor, the chair of the company's board, said that the decision was reached after a constructive conversation with the offices of the attorneys general in Delaware and California. "With the structure we're contemplating, the not-for-profit will remain in control of OpenAI," Taylor told reporters. "We will be converting the limited liability company, that is a subsidiary of that non-profit, to a public benefit corporation." Don't miss out on the knowledge you need to succeed. Sign up for the Daily Brief, Silicon Republic's digest of need-to-know sci-tech news.

OpenAI to open office in Seoul amid growing demand for ChatGPT

OpenAI has also begun hiring staff to support partnerships with the country and expects to announce further details on this in coming months, the company said. "Korea's full-stack AI ecosystem makes it one of the most promising markets in the world for meaningful AI impact, from silicon to software, and students to seniors," chief strategy officer Jason Kwon said in a statement.OpenAI will set up its first office in Seoul and has established an entity in South Korea as demand in the country jumps for its ChatGPT service, the company said on Monday. South Korea has the largest number of paying ChatGPT subscribers after the United States, according to OpenAI. OpenAI has also begun hiring staff to support partnerships with the country and expects to announce further details on this in coming months, the company said. "Korea's full-stack AI ecosystem makes it one of the most promising markets in the world for meaningful AI impact, from silicon to software, and students to seniors," chief strategy officer Jason Kwon said in a statement. Earlier this year, OpenAI announced it would develop artificial intelligence products for South Korea with chat app operator Kakao. Kwon, who is visiting Seoul, is set to hold a meeting with officials from the main opposition Democratic Party and the ruling People Power Party, local media reported.

OpenAI establishes first Seoul office amid rising demand for ChatGPT By Investing.com

Investing.com -- OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company, has announced plans to open its first office in Seoul, South Korea as demand increases for its ChatGPT service. The firm made the announcement on Monday, revealing that it has already established a business entity in the Asian country. According to the company, South Korea holds the second-largest number of paying subscribers for the ChatGPT service, following the United States. The move is in response to this burgeoning demand within the country. OpenAI is also in the process of recruiting employees to foster partnerships within South Korea. The details about these partnerships and the recruitment process are expected to be announced in the upcoming months. Jason Kwon, the Chief Strategy Officer of OpenAI, acknowledged the potential of South Korea's AI ecosystem in a statement. He noted that the country's comprehensive AI ecosystem, which ranges from silicon to software and students to seniors, makes it one of the most promising markets globally for impactful AI applications.

OpenAI to open office in Seoul amid growing demand for ChatGPT

SEOUL (Reuters) -OpenAI will set up its first office in Seoul and has established an entity in South Korea as demand in the country jumps for its ChatGPT service, the company said on Monday. South Korea has the largest number of paying ChatGPT subscribers after the United States, according to OpenAI. OpenAI has also begun hiring staff to support partnerships with the country and expects to announce further details on this in coming months, the company said. "Korea's full-stack AI ecosystem makes it one of the most promising markets in the world for meaningful AI impact, from silicon to software, and students to seniors," Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kwon said in a statement. Earlier this year, OpenAI announced it would develop artificial intelligence products for South Korea with chat app operator Kakao. Kwon, who is visiting Seoul, is set to hold a meeting with officials from the main opposition Democratic Party and the ruling People Power Party, local media reported. (Reporting by Hyunsu Yim and Hyunjoo JinEditing by Ed Davies)

OpenAI to Set Up Office in South Korea Amid Growing Demand

OpenAI, the U.S. artificial-intelligence startup behind ChatGPT, plans to set up an office in South Korea amid growing demand for its services in the region. The new OpenAI office, its third in Asia, is scheduled to open in Seoul in the coming months, following the launch of offices in Japan and Singapore. It would mark "a significant step forward in deepening local engagement and building stronger partnerships" across the region, the SanFrancisco-based AI company said in a statement Monday. South Korea has the largest number of paying ChatGPT subscribers outside the U.S., OpenAI said. The company has expanded business partnerships with local firms, including Kakao, which operates the most popular messaging service in South Korea. Kakao, the operator of mobile-messaging app KakaoTalk, which is used by around 90% of smartphone users in South Korea, is collaborating with OpenAI to integrate advanced AI into its services and enhance employee productivity, it said Monday. Both sides announced in February an agreement on strategic collaboration. "Korea's full-stack AI ecosystem makes it one of the most promising markets in the world for meaningful AI impact, from silicon to software, and students to seniors," Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kwon said in the statement. OpenAI said it also maintains partnerships with video-game developer Krafton, state lender Korea Development Bank and wireless-communications operator SK Telecom in South Korea. News Corp, owner of The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones Newswires, has a content-licensing partnership with OpenAI.