SK hynix is establishing an AI solutions firm, tentatively named AI Company (AI Co.), in the United States. The move aims to discover new growth opportunities in the AI datacenter sector. Leveraging its advanced chip technologies, including HBM, SK hynix plans to deliver optimized AI systems. The company will also invest in and collaborate with other AI firms.

This decision comes as global tech companies compete fiercely in the AI race. Demand for high-performance memory chips is surging due to the increasing complexity of AI systems. SK hynix, a leading memory chipmaker, is strategically positioning itself to capitalize on the AI boom. The new arm will drive the company's AI strategy forward.

AI Co. will be formed through the restructuring of Solidigm, SK hynix's enterprise SSD subsidiary based in California. Solidigm will continue its operations under the name AI Co., while its business will be transferred to a new subsidiary, Solidigm Inc. SK hynix will commit $10 billion to AI Co.

What's next? The official corporate name of AI Co. will be announced later this year. This investment signals SK hynix's commitment to the future of AI and high-performance computing. The move follows similar strategies by other memory manufacturers as AI continues to drive demand.