Samsung Teams Up With Arm to Develop 2nm On-Device AI Custom Chips, OpenAI Reportedly a Key Customer
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According to reports, Arm approved non-recurring engineering (NRE) fees for the development of a next-generation on-device AI SoC at the end of August, launching a joint project with Samsung. The custom chip is designed specifically for on-device AI, allowing computations to be performed locally on terminal devices such as smartphones without routing through the cloud, thereby reducing pressure on cloud computing power while improving response speeds and data privacy. The collaboration operates under a Limited Use License (LUL) framework, under which the technology provided by Arm is restricted to product development for specific clients. From a business model perspective, Arm is not a chip vendor, but a provider of core technology and a commissioned development partner; Samsung is fully responsible for design and manufacturing, delivering the completed chips directly to end customers and handling settlement and collection.
