OpenAI's Altman holds town hall with top Samsung Group executives in South Korea
( November 2, 2026, 03:44 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: About 50 top executives of Samsung Electronics and other Samsung Group affiliates held a town hall-like event with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Saturday in South Korea to discuss future artificial-intelligence innovation, Samsung Group said. Samsung Group has more than 60 affiliates engaged in a wide range of businesses, including the manufacturing of chips, smartphones and ships as well as chemical, biotechnology and financial services sectors. Samsung is a major client for OpenAI’s enterprise services, while the two companies are also cooperating in the development of new semiconductor manufacturing technology using AI. OpenAI declined to provide details about Altman’s other activities while visiting South Korea.The statement follows (in Korean)....
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