Japan's AI unicorn to use Samsung's 2-nm chip production tech

Preferred Networks is part of government push to revive domestic industry

A 7-nanometer AI chip designed by Japan's Preferred Networks and produced by TSMC. (Photo provided by the company)

RYOHTAROH SATOH, Nikkei staff writer

July 10, 2024 14:13 JST

TOKYO -- Japan's Preferred Networks will use Samsung Electronics's cutting-edge 2-nanometer technology for a government-backed effort to develop advanced chips for generative AI.

The Tokyo-based AI chip startup will use Samsung's production and packaging technology to produce the chip it is developing, the South Korean company announced on Tuesday. Samsung will also be responsible for producing test chips for Preferred Networks.