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256 Nvidia B200 GPUs unlock quantum AI power for Korea’s rollout

Quantum ZeitgeistSeptember 11, 20266 min read

Korea’s plan for universal AI access faces hurdles, specifically around the financial sustainability of providing service with 256 Nvidia B200 GPUs and associated token costs.

Korea is preparing to deploy a free, unlimited artificial intelligence service for its citizens, a plan underpinned by a significant investment of 256 Nvidia B200 graphics processing units allocated to service operators. The Ministry of Science and ICT intends to launch a ChatGPT-like chatbot by year’s end, with ambitions for a model by 2027. However, the initiative faces questions regarding financial sustainability, as an official at an AI service company notes, with uncertainty surrounding how “token costs will be covered.” The government estimates 23 million Koreans, or 44.5 percent of the population, already use generative AI, raising the stakes for this ambitious expansion of access. This substantial allocation demonstrates…

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