Last week, Altman visited South Korea and met with executives from Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to explore the potential of establishing an alliance in the field of artificial intelligence chips. Intel is scheduled to host IFS Direct Connect on February 21, 2024, at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will attend this event as a distinguished speaker. "Excitingly, Sam Altman will join me at Direct Connect on February 21. Sam is a renowned leader in the field of artificial intelligence and its impact on the world. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger wrote, "I look forward to discussing the role of semiconductors in driving modern society." This dialogue is expected to delve into the key role that semiconductors play in shaping modern society and explore the infinite possibilities of the era of artificial intelligence. IFS Direct Connect promises exclusive insights from Intel executives and ecosystem partners. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain early insights into Intel's strategy, process technology, advanced packaging, and ecosystem collaboration. Of particular interest is the discussion on how Intel's foundry services enhance the capabilities of silicon design using Intel's resilient, secure, and sustainable supply chain. Recently, there have been reports that Altman plans to raise billions of dollars for an artificial intelligence chip company aimed at developing a global network of "factory networks," including collaboration with unnamed "top chip manufacturers." Last week, Altman visited South Korea and met with executives from Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to explore the potential of establishing an alliance in the field of artificial intelligence chips. Other reports indicate that Altman is discussing the establishment of a new chip company with Middle Eastern investors and chip manufacturers, including TSMC.