What if the future of artificial intelligence isn't determined by software—but by power grids, semiconductor factories, and massive data centers?In this episode of TechDaily.ai, David and Sophia unpack South Korea's ambitious plan to invest more than $650 billion into AI infrastructure. From memory chips and physical AI to next-generation data centers, they explore why the race for AI leadership is shifting away from algorithms and toward the physical systems that make artificial intelligence possible.Topics covered include: South Korea's $650 billion AI infrastructure strategy Why Samsung and SK hynix are central to the country's vision The "triple axis" approach: semiconductors, physical AI, and data centers How AI's enormous electricity demands are reshaping national infrastructure Why power grids may become the biggest competitive advantage in AI The growing importance of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) Regional economic transformation driven by AI investment The contrast between stable hardware investments and volatile AI software markets Enterprise AI adoption challenges and infrastructure bottlenecks How AI security risks and fraud are changing the global technology landscape As AI adoption accelerates, the conversation expands beyond software innovation to the physical foundations that support every model, every query, and every breakthrough. This episode explores why infrastructure—not just algorithms—may determine which nations lead the next era of technological growth.If you enjoy in-depth discussions on artificial intelligence, semiconductors, data centers, technology policy, and the future of global innovation, subscribe to TechDaily.ai, leave a review, and share this episode with others interested in the technologies shaping tomorrow.

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