Gate News message, April 21 — The CHIP token (USD AI) is set to launch on two of South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchanges today at 4 PM local time. Both platforms confirmed the simultaneous listing in separate announcements. One exchange will enable trading of CHIP against South Korean won (K

Gate News message, April 21 — Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon recently met with executives from Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and LG Electronics to discuss memory supply, chip manufacturing, and AI partnerships. The talks centered on addressing Qualcomm's tight LPDDR memory supply as demand for AI

AI demand boosted Korea's semiconductor exports and profits for Samsung and SK hynix; shipments to China and the US rose. Yet policy risks from U.S. tariffs loom despite a record 2025 level. Abstract: The article reports that South Korea's semiconductor exports surged in early April, driven by AI-related demand that increased memory-chip shipments and profits for Samsung Electronics and SK hynix. Exports rose to US$18.3 billion in April 1–20, with total exports up 49.4% to US$50.4 billion and a US$10.4 billion trade surplus. China and the United States were primary growth markets, and 2025 semiconductor exports reached a record US$173.4 billion, up over 20% year over year. However, policy uncertainties persist: a 25% U.S. tariff on certain advanced computing chips could affect sentiment, memory-chip exports being excluded, and tensions in the Middle East and broader tariff policies could weigh on the outlook.

South Korea's DeepX and Hyundai Motor Group's Robotics Lab are collaborating on a low-power AI computing platform for real-time robotic applications. Utilizing DeepX's DX-M2 chip, the partnership aims to optimize robotics with reduced costs and power consumption, reflecting a trend towards specialized chips in the industry.

LG Electronics unveiled advanced cooling and energy solutions for AI data centers at Data Center World 2026, showcasing various technologies to enhance energy efficiency and reduce deployment time, aligning with a $70 billion investment strategy in AI infrastructure.

Huawei has launched AI glasses in China, featuring an in-house chip and various smart functions. The global AI glasses market saw a significant increase in shipments, with China becoming the second-largest market.

Nvidia's stock fell to $199.48 amid increased competition in the AI chip market, particularly with Google launching new TPUs focused on inference. AI chip startups raised $8.3 billion in 2026, signaling a robust sector, with Rebellions raising substantial funding to target U.S. customers.

Kunlun Tech's subsidiary, Beijing Aijie Keixin Technology, raised 550 million yuan ($55 million) in funding, valuing the company at about 4.054 billion yuan. The funding will bolster capital reserves and support AI chip development and a potential independent listing.

Google is collaborating with Marvell Technology to create two custom chips to enhance AI workload efficiency and lessen dependence on Nvidia's GPUs. One chip will be a memory processing unit, while the other will be a new tensor processing unit for AI inference, with designs expected by 2027.

Hesai launched the color-detecting EXT lidar sensor for autonomous driving, set for mass production this year and vehicle integration by 2027. The sensor, using the Picasso chip, combines spatial and color detection, targeting key automotive partnerships and advancements in lidar technology.