The South Korean memory chipmaker said on Tuesday that it is reviewing a range of options, including the establishment of a subsidiary focused on AI-related investments. The disclosure followed local media reports that such an entity would be set up in the United States.
In a regulatory filing, SK Hynix said no final decision has been made, but confirmed that measures related to AI investment structures are under active consideration. The company is a key supplier of advanced memory chips used in AI systems, including those powering Nvidia’s processors, placing it at the center of the global AI hardware boom.
Earlier, the Maeil Business Newspaper reported that the proposed U.S.-based subsidiary would manage roughly 10 trillion won ($6.92 billion) in AI-related assets held overseas by SK Group affiliates. These assets reportedly include equity stakes in companies such as U.S. nuclear energy firm TerraPower.
If established, the unit would represent a significant step in formalizing SK Group’s overseas AI investment strategy, potentially giving SK Hynix a greater role in allocating capital across emerging technologies tied to artificial intelligence, energy and advanced computing.