Nvidia taps SKT for physical AI - Light Reading

Nvidia has selected SK Telecom (SKT) to join its physical AI program, according to an article published on Light Reading. The decision follows SKT's completion of a digital twin proof of concept for an SK Hynix semiconductor chip fabrication facility. SKT intends to extend its role as a physical AI partner with Nvidia across multiple industrial sectors, including manufacturing, logistics, and energy.

The partnership leverages the digital twin technology developed by SKT, which creates a virtual replica of the physical chip fab. This proof of concept demonstrated how real-time data and AI can simulate and optimize factory operations.

Industry analysts cited in the article noted that the collaboration could accelerate adoption of digital twins in semiconductor manufacturing and beyond. The move is part of a broader trend of telecom operators entering the industrial AI space, leveraging their network infrastructure and edge computing capabilities. SKT's expansion into physical AI positions it as a partner for companies seeking to digitize and automate physical processes.