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South Korea has unveiled an investment push that could top $1 trillion across chip manufacturing, AI data centres and robotics.

Samsung said it plans new semiconductor fabs and advanced memory facilities, while SK Group outlined long-term spending on chip production and AI data centres.

SK, GS and Naver also plan an initial 8.4 gigawatts of AI data-centre capacity, with construction targeted to start by early 2028.

The government aims to make South Korea one of the world’s top three AI robotics powers by 2030.

Source: Reuters

The California state government has partnered with Anthropic to make Claude available to state agencies at a 50% discount.

The agreement includes free training, technical support and workflow help for state employees.

Claude will be the first AI productivity tool offered through the California Department of Technology’s shared IT services portal.

Gov. Gavin Newsom said the goal is to help public workers work faster, not replace them.

Source: CBS News

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