Naver is also developing new chip solutions with Samsung Electronics to support its AI technology development. The company plans to open a new data centre for the HyperCLOVA X services in November. Naver is targeting niche markets not yet addressed by U.S. and Chinese tech giants, with plans to develop localised AI applications for non-English speaking countries and regions, and countries with political sensitivities in the Middle East.
Key takeaways:
- South Korean internet giant Naver has unveiled its own generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool, HyperCLOVA X, which will provide AI-driven searches for users and new customised services for enterprise clients.
- The AI product includes tools such as chatbot application CLOVA X and a generative AI function Cue: that can be integrated into its search engine.
- Naver is jointly developing with Samsung Electronics new chip solutions that will be smaller and more efficient to support its AI technology development, and plans to open a new data centre for the HyperCLOVA X services in November.
- The company is looking to develop localised AI applications for countries with political sensitivities in the Middle East, non-English speaking countries and regions, such as Japan and Southeast Asia.