DeepX, a South Korean startup that develops AI chips, plans to spend more than US$100 million on a new chip built with Samsung Electronics’ 2 nanometer manufacturing process. The company expects first silicon in March 2027.

DeepX said it has completed the DX-M2 design and sent the final plans to Samsung’s foundry unit for production. It plans customer evaluations after receiving the chip and aims for mass production in 2028.

The company said the DX-M2 is aimed at robots, industrial equipment, and AI-enabled personal computers. DeepX said the chip is designed to run generative AI models using about 5 watts, reflecting its focus on running AI directly on devices instead of in remote data centers.

The project follows DeepX’s earlier chip, DX-M1, which was recognized at CES 2024 as an AI-of-things solution.

DeepX also previously announced a series C funding round.

🔗 Source: Bloomberg