DeepX Invests $100 Million in Next-Gen AI Chip

DeepX Co. is investing more than $100 million to develop the DX-M2, a next-generation artificial intelligence chip designed for on-device generative AI. The South Korean startup has completed the chip's design and submitted production plans to the foundry unit of Samsung Electronics Co., which will utilize an advanced 2 nanometer manufacturing process.

The DX-M2 targets robots, industrial equipment, and AI-enabled personal computers, with a design intended to run generative AI models using approximately 5 watts of power. By focusing on on-device processing, the company aims to reduce latency, costs, and energy consumption compared to remote data center computing. This approach specifically addresses environmental concerns regarding the high power and water usage associated with large-scale data centers.

DeepX expects to receive its first silicon by March 2027. The company has scheduled customer evaluations and the start of mass manufacturing for 2028.