Naver, Brookfield, and NVIDIA Invest $10B in Korea's AI Infrastructure - Silicon Brief #80
July 27, 2026 -
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In this edition of Silicon Brief, we delve into the latest developments in AI chips and data centers, highlighting significant investments and collaborations shaping the future of AI infrastructure. MiTAC Computing Technology Corp. has unveiled its new AI infrastructure powered by AMD's sixth-generation EPYC Server CPUs, aiming to boost performance and efficiency across various workloads. Meanwhile, NAVER, Brookfield, and NVIDIA have announced a substantial $10 billion investment to expand Korea's AI infrastructure, enhancing the capacity of the NVIDIA DSX™ AI factory at NAVER's GAK Sejong data center.
Additionally, OpenAI has revealed plans for a massive $750 billion investment in AI infrastructure by 2030, starting with a $20 billion data center project in Georgia. This ambitious initiative underscores the growing demand for advanced AI capabilities and infrastructure. In parallel, Vertiv is expanding its manufacturing capabilities in Italy to meet the increasing cooling demands of AI and high-density computing environments. These stories and more highlight the dynamic landscape of AI technology and infrastructure development.
In this edition of Silicon Brief, we delve into the latest developments in AI chips and data centers, highlighting significant investments and collaborations shaping the future of AI infrastructure. MiTAC Computing Technology Corp. has unveiled its new AI infrastructure powered by AMD's sixth-generation EPYC Server CPUs, aiming to boost performance and efficiency across various workloads. Meanwhile, NAVER, Brookfield, and NVIDIA have announced a substantial $10 billion investment to expand Korea's AI infrastructure, enhancing the capacity of the NVIDIA DSX™ AI factory at NAVER's GAK Sejong data center.
Additionally, OpenAI has revealed plans for a massive $750 billion investment in AI infrastructure by 2030, starting with a $20 billion data center project in Georgia. This ambitious initiative underscores the growing demand for advanced AI capabilities and infrastructure. In parallel, Vertiv is expanding its manufacturing capabilities in Italy to meet the increasing cooling demands of AI and high-density computing environments. These stories and more highlight the dynamic landscape of AI technology and infrastructure development.
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