Sam Altman Meets Samsung and Kakao in Seoul Visit

Sam Altman, the chief executive of OpenAI, is set to arrive in South Korea on Sunday, the 14th, for a brief stay spanning one night and two days. This will be his first visit in eight months, following his previous trip in October. After Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, recently made a stop in the country where he engaged in discussions about physical AI with several firms, Sam Altman's upcoming visit has sparked assessments that South Korea's impact within the worldwide technology sector continues to increase.

Throughout his brief trip, Sam Altman is set to present an internal talk at Samsung Electronics and hold discussions with Kakao about broadening their AI partnership. Altman is expected to leave on the evening of the 15th.

As per the technology sector, Samsung Electronics is completely implementing three artificial intelligence platforms — ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude — throughout its business activities, with the broadest implementation of ChatGPT Enterprise. This prompted Sam Altman to visit Samsung Electronics directly for a presentation. An insider in the tech field mentioned, "Of the three AI tools utilized by Samsung’s DX (finished product) department, ChatGPT sees the greatest use. All worldwide staff within the DX unit utilize ChatGPT, approximately 50% employ Gemini, and Claude is accessed solely via APIs."

Sam Altman will subsequently meet with Kakao's leadership team, such as Representative Chung Shin-a, to explore enhancing AI cooperation. In February of last year, OpenAI and Kakao established a strategic alliance centered around incorporating ChatGPT into Kakao's primary services. At this gathering, both parties anticipate concentrating on improving the connection between KakaoTalk's conversation environment and ChatGPT.

Altman is also expected to engage with local businesses utilizing ChatGPT Enterprise and discuss matters with companies involved in AI infrastructure. Nevertheless, he is not likely to meet with Lee Jae-yong, chairman of Samsung Electronics, or Chey Tae-won, chairman of SK Group. Lee is presently traveling for business purposes in Europe, and his schedule does not coincide with that of Chairman Chey.

• $5,900 monthly membership, $2,900 for newspaper readers, Chosun Membership
• Access 8 newspapers and magazines worth 55,000 won freely, Chosun Membership
• Receive 7000 points as cash for smart shopping, Chosun Membership

Exclusive: Sam Altman Unveils AI Vision at Samsung

Sam Altman, the head of OpenAI, traveled to South Korea and engaged in talks about artificial intelligence-driven workplace advancements with Samsung Electronics.

On the 11th, Samsung Electronics disclosed internally that it plans to host the 'DX Insight Talk' event with Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, at the Samsung Electronics Suwon Campus on the morning of the following 15th. Earlier, on the 9th, Samsung Group revealed its decision to expand the use of AX—an application integrating external generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude—which had previously been limited in scope—to all operational areas. The DX (products) department, responsible for producing mobile phones and household appliances, is leading this initiative on a wide scale, which led to bringing in Sam Altman.

In an internal communication, Samsung Electronics mentioned, "The integration of external generative AI services into the company marks a fresh milestone in the extensive application and expansion of AI across our operations." The statement also noted, "As we navigate through yet another significant shift in our working methods, OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman is joining us right from the start of this initiative." Earlier, Samsung Electronics avoided utilizing outside generative AI because of safety issues. But in order to advance wider AI-powered transformations, they have now welcomed external AI solutions.

Samsung Electronics' DX division will permit employees to access all three enterprise AI models — ChatGPT, Gemini Enterprise, and Claude — within the organization beginning on the 12th. Staff members will have the ability to employ all three as required. Additionally, the firm plans to keep using 'Gauss AI,' an internally created system. Samsung Electronics stated, "As Gauss possesses capabilities tailored for internal operations, we intend to implement it alongside other solutions."

Samsung Electronics seeks to boost workplace efficiency, introduce new working approaches, quicken decision processes, and refine general company performance via this effort. Roh Tae-Moon, president at Samsung Electronics responsible for the Digital Transformation division, mentioned, "Implementing outside generative AI represents the initial step toward significantly changing our way of operating and increasing our pace of implementation." He further noted, "In addition to improving personal output, we plan to strengthen operational effectiveness throughout the whole organization, thus taking the competitive edge of the DX department to a higher stage."

• $5,900 monthly membership, $2,900 for newspaper readers, Chosun Membership
• Access 8 types of newspapers and magazines worth 55,000 won freely, Chosun Membership
• Receive 7000 points as cash for smart shopping, Chosun Membership

Leadway Empowers the Future Female Tech Leaders

The Leadway Group has once again expressed its dedication to promoting inclusivity, creativity, and the growth of female talents within the tech industry. This pledge was emphasized during the Engineer Her Future 1.0 Conference, hosted by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Lagos State Chapter, held on June 5, 2026 in Lagos.

The event gathered top female tech experts, business executives, pioneers, and promising young women, such as high school students, for discussions aimed at generating enthusiasm for tech professions and providing future female professionals with the skills, self-assurance, and motivation required to thrive in a more digitized society.

During the conference's panel discussions, Ayomide Shodipo, Engineering Lead from the Leadway Group, collaborated with other prominent figures in the field to discuss strategies for women to succeed in the tech sector, develop rewarding careers, and adopt new innovations. With open conversations and actionable guidance, the panel members inspired female students and early-career professionals to seek out possibilities in STEM disciplines and chase their goals with self-assurance.

During the event, Shodipo emphasized the significance of establishing channels that introduce young women to tech opportunities at an early age. "At Leadway, we feel that real advancement starts with offering chances for the younger generation to discover what’s achievable. Backing Engineer Her Future reflects our dedication to enabling youth, especially girls, with the motivation, visibility, and resources required to enter fields in technology and creativity. Through funding such initiatives, we're helping individuals achieve their dreams while also aiding in building a more open, varied, and forward-thinking labor force in Nigeria."

Leadway's support for Engineer Her Future 1.0 demonstrates the Group's wider dedication to promoting programs that enhance education, creativity, young people's growth, diversity, and the advancement of women. With its woman-centered network, Herssured, Leadway has established key alliances with projects led by women like She Leads Africa and Heels and Tech. These joint efforts seek to offer women the tools, chances, and supportive conditions required to succeed in different areas of life. By consistently offering platforms that uplift women, Leadway continues to focus on fostering long-term societal and financial progress.

Leadway Group stands among Nigeria's top non-financial institutions offering various financial services, including insurance, investment management, retirement plans, health care, and additional monetary solutions designed to assist both people and companies in reaching their objectives. Having built up an experience of more than half a century, Leadway continues to focus on creativity, quality, and generating benefits for clients, collaborators, and local areas.

Supplied by SyndiGate Media Inc. ( Syndigate.info ).