OpenAI said on Tuesday it will develop artificial intelligence products for South Korea with chat app operator Kakao, unveiling a second major alliance with a high-profile Asian partner this week. In a whirlwind tour through Asia,

OpenAI has formed a new partnership with Kakao, a South Korean tech giant, to develop AI products for the South Korean market. The announcement was made during a press conference in Seoul, with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Kakao CEO Chung Shin-a present. This deal is part of OpenAI’s broader strategy to expand its AI presence in Asia.

OpenAI chairman Sam Altman inked a deal with South Korean tech giant Kakao Corp. on Tuesday, marking the second major Asian partnership for the ChatGPT maker this week amid growing competition from Ch