Samsung starts mass production of next-gen AI memory chip

The high-bandwidth HBM4 chips are seen as a key component needed to scale-up the vast data centres powering the explosion in artificial intelligence. US tech giant Nvidia -- the world's most valuable company -- is widely expected to be one of Samsung's main buyers. Samsung said it had "begun mass production of its industry-leading HBM4 and has shipped commercial products to customers". "This achievement marks a first in the industry, securing an early leadership position in the HBM4 market," the South Korean company said in a statement.