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Samsung Invests $73B in AI Chip Expansion to Support Agentic AI Growth

The Wire·March 20, 2026

Samsung plans to increase its AI chip production and research investments by 22% in 2026, totaling $73 billion. The investment aims to meet surging demand for agentic AI applications and advance future-oriented sectors like robotics. This significant capital allocation underscores the critical role of specialized AI hardware in enabling lean AI companies and solo founders to build efficient, high-revenue AI-native products.