Altman Meets with Samsung’s Executive Team; Lunch with Chey Tae-won Covered by Domestic Media

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won for lunch on October 31, joined by executives from SK Hynix (000660) and SK Telecom (017670), according to Korean media reports cited by CNBC. The meeting likely covered potential cooperation on AI semiconductors and data centers, though SK Hynix declined to confirm details when asked by CNBC, and participants did not disclose specific topics discussed. The talks come as existing plans between the parties already include advanced memory supply and AI data center development, making the meeting a signal of deepening ties between a leading AI lab and a major memory supplier. Separately, Altman held a meeting with Samsung executives the same day at the Samsung Human Resources Development Center in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. Investors will be watching for any formal announcements on memory supply agreements or data center partnerships from SK Hynix and Samsung following these meetings.