OpenAI Expands Asian Footprint: Kakao Partnership Brings ChatGPT to South Korea's Tech Giant

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has sealed a strategic partnership with South Korean tech powerhouse Kakao, just one day after announcing a major alliance with Japan's SoftBank. The landmark deal will integrate ChatGPT into KakaoTalk, South Korea's dominant messaging platform with 97% market share. The collaboration includes developing Kanana, a Korean-language AI assistant, and implementing ChatGPT Enterprise across Kakao's operations. This partnership strengthens OpenAI's presence in Asia amid growing competition from Chinese AI firms.

Source: The Korea Herald, Reuters