"The data centre will power open-source AI models developed by Reflection AI, a startup founded two years ago by two former DeepMind researchers. Models trained in the facility will be tuned to the Korean language and culture, potentially opening the door to more locally trained and marketed AI apps and services."
"The open-source models would most likely follow a similar design to popular Chinese AI models such as DeepSeek and Alibaba's Qwen. These are not truly open source, but offer greater code transparency and far more scope for local customisation than US models like GPT and Claude."
"The data centre will be built in partnership with retail conglomerate Shinsegae Group, which will provide financing, real estate, and permits. The group also has ties to Donald Trump Jr., and the arrangement appears to align with the US administration's goal of improving competitiveness in the AI market."
Reflection AI, founded by two former DeepMind researchers, is establishing a major data centre in South Korea with Nvidia backing and investment from a Trump Jr.-affiliated group. The facility will train open-source AI models customized for Korean language and culture, positioning locally-developed alternatives against Chinese open-source models like DeepSeek and Qwen. Despite having no published models yet, the startup leverages its founders' credentials from AlphaGo, PaLM, GPT-4, and Gemini development. Nvidia will supply thousands of chips, while retail conglomerate Shinsegae Group provides financing, real estate, and permits. This initiative aligns with US administration goals to enhance AI market competitiveness and reflects Nvidia's expanding role in global AI infrastructure investment.
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