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(LEAD) Nvidia, SKT, Rebellions to jointly establish heterogeneous computing system for AI

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Nvidia, SK Telecom, and AI chip startup Rebellions signed an MOU to develop a heterogeneous AI computing system combining Nvidia GPUs and Rebellions NPUs for SK Telecom's AI data centers, leveraging Nvidia's NVLink Fusion program. The collaboration aims to accelerate AI innovation in South Korea. Nvidia declined to comment on unrelated internal issues involving a senior director.

What happened

Nvidia, SK Telecom, and Rebellions signed a memorandum of understanding on November 9 in Seoul to work together on a new AI computing system. This system will combine Nvidia's GPUs with Rebellions' NPUs for use in SK Telecom's AI data centers. The partnership will use Nvidia's NVLink Fusion program, which lets companies integrate their own AI processors into Nvidia's infrastructure. The agreement was announced during AI Day Seoul, a technology event hosted by Nvidia.

Key details

  • The MOU was signed on November 9, 2026, in Seoul.
  • The collaboration involves Nvidia, SK Telecom, and Rebellions.
  • The system will use Nvidia GPUs and Rebellions NPUs together.
  • Nvidia's NVLink Fusion program is the technical foundation for the project.
  • South Korea's ministry of science and ICT supports the partnership.

Why it matters

SK Telecom will be able to build AI data centers that use both Nvidia and Rebellions chips, potentially improving performance and flexibility. This gives South Korean companies more options for advanced semiconductor use and could help them compete in the global AI market. Local chipmakers and technology firms may gain new opportunities as a result of this collaboration.

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