Jensen Huang receives Van Fleet Award as Samsung and SK leaders signal AI alliance

Jensen Huang Van Fleet Award AI semiconductor alliance Nvidia Korea Society

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was honored with the Van Fleet Award at the Korea Society’s annual gala in New York. The award recognizes his leadership and contributions to the AI and semiconductor industries, which have strengthened economic cooperation between the United States and South Korea.

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong and SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won attended the event to celebrate Huang’s achievement, effectively showcasing a powerful AI semiconductor alliance. Lee noted that both Samsung and Nvidia are fully committed to the AI sector, while Chey highlighted the technical synergy between the companies, stating that Nvidia designs the “brains” (GPUs) while SK provides the essential memory.

During the event, Huang addressed concerns regarding AI safety, dismissing the notion that development speeds should be slowed down. He characterized the idea as a “false narrative,” arguing that advancing AI capabilities is what ultimately improves safety and reliability. He emphasized a philosophy of “responsible optimism,” suggesting that the industry should focus on building technologies that protect society rather than succumbing to fear.

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Chey Tae-won · Jensen Huang · Lee Jae-yong · Nvidia · SK Group · Samsung Electronics

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[● 3 SOURCES] The partnership involves Nvidia designing GPUs and SK providing memory solutions like HBM. www.kyeonggi.com · socialvalue.kr · zdnet.co.kr
[● 3 SOURCES] Samsung Electronics and Nvidia are both heavily committed to the AI industry. www.kyeonggi.com · socialvalue.kr · zdnet.co.kr
[● 4 SOURCES] Jensen Huang rejected the argument that AI development should be slowed down for safety reasons. www.kgnews.co.kr · www.mbn.co.kr · www.newstomato.com · www.seoul.co.kr
[● 6 SOURCES] Jensen Huang received the Van Fleet Award for his leadership in the AI and semiconductor sectors. www.kgnews.co.kr · www.kyeonggi.com · socialvalue.kr · www.newstomato.com · www.seoul.co.kr · +1 more
[● 3 SOURCES] The AI industry is currently beginning the construction of massive-scale industrial infrastructure. www.kgnews.co.kr · www.newstomato.com · www.seoul.co.kr