SK Group Chairman on AI and the Importance of Memory

"Whoever makes this AI application — then it's memory time." On the day of SK hynix's ADR listing at Nasdaq, SK Group Chairman Tae-won (Tony) Chey lays out the conviction that has shaped the company's AI strategy for years. His view is simple: AI doesn't just store data, it turns data into intelligence. And because intelligence is built on memory, the companies leading the next wave of AI will depend on the technologies powering it. Watch Chairman Tae-won (Tony) Chey explain why SK Group saw advanced memory as the foundation of the AI era long before today's AI boom.

Unlock AI model transparency for trustworthy innovation As AI transforms industries, the lack of model interpretability threatens trust and accountability. But what can be done to make AI more transparent? At the AI Coalition, we believe that transparency and performance are not mutually exclusive. In fact, improving model interpretability can lead to better outcomes and increased confidence in AI-driven decisions. Join the coalition to unlock a path to trustworthy innovation. #AItransparency #TrustworthyInnovation #ResponsibleAI

Every action begins with a thought. Before every invention, there was an idea. Before every decision, there was a question. Before every change, someone imagined a different possibility. Data helps us understand what happened. Technology helps us process information. But every meaningful action still begins in the human mind. The future will not be built by AI alone. It will be built by people who learn to think more clearly, decide with purpose, and use technology to amplify what makes us human. We don’t build AI to replace human thinking. We build AI to help people understand the world better, so they can live better in it. HUMANS EMPOWER AI.

Data and AI may be the most transformative technologies of our lifetime, but vision without AI is just nostalgia, and AI without vision is just calculation.

Everyone wants AI workers. Very few teams are building AI memory. Those are completely different problems. An AI worker that finishes a task is impressive. An AI worker that remembers why it made that decision is useful. In production, memory is not just about storing conversations. It is about preserving: • decisions • constraints • state • execution history Without that, every new request becomes a fresh start. The model may be smarter than yesterday. But the system behaves like it has amnesia. I think the next generation of AI platforms won't compete on model size. They'll compete on how well they manage memory.

AI Possibilist There is no shortage of debate on the potential for #AI for the Visual Intelligence industry. However, AI is not a magic wand and has dependencies on the ecosystem in which it is used in terms of Superior Imaging, Training data, Data security and platform play. The real opportunity is that there are problems to solved in the Industry and the first good step is to start with the Right questions. I had a chance to sit down with, IQSIGHT CMO Tracie Gildea, to discuss why the “A” in AI is no more Artificial; the positive use cases around analytics & how edge devices and reasoning platforms are evolving and how to co-create unique solutions with customers and stakeholders. In this clip, I talk about my philosophy when it comes to emerging technology and what it means to be an AI Possibilist. To continue the conversation, what has been the most exciting problem you have solved with AI in your business so far? Janice Lee Li Yeng

Conversations about AI can’t stop at innovation; they also have to include responsibility. Throughout the month, we’ve explored how AI is reshaping the way we communicate, create, and share scientific discoveries. But as Dr. Joy Buolamwini reminds us in “Unmasking AI,” the systems we build reflect the people, data, and decisions behind them. When bias goes unchecked, technology can reinforce existing inequities instead of expanding opportunity. The future of AI should be innovative, inclusive, and accountable. What has been your biggest takeaway from AI this year?

AI is everywhere and I am proud to work for a company that is committed to thinking thoughtfully about how to use technology to improve people's lives. "Our use of AI is not driven by trends. Many of the technologies that support our products today have been evolving for years, shaped by extensive experience, real-world use, and the needs of the people who rely on them.  As AI advances, we will continue to evaluate new capabilities thoughtfully and responsibly." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gQJfcYit

Warren Buffett sees AI as one of the most extraordinary technological advances of our time. But he also sees enormous uncertainty. His concern isn’t whether AI is powerful. It’s whether we fully understand its long-term consequences. Buffett compares AI to other transformative inventions that changed the course of history. Once a technology reaches a certain level of capability, its impact can extend far beyond its original purpose. That’s why he believes progress should be accompanied by careful thought about the risks. His message isn’t anti-AI. It’s a reminder that the most powerful technologies often bring both tremendous opportunity and unintended consequences. As AI continues to evolve, the challenge won’t simply be building more capable systems. It will be ensuring that those capabilities benefit society in the long run. Follow our page for insights on AI, technology, and global markets.