Naver and Brookfield Review AI Factory Investment Cooperation
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According to AI TIMES, Naver said on September 4 that Board Chairman Lee Hae-jin and CEO Choi Soo-yeon met with Bruce Flatt, chairman of Bro…
According to AI TIMES, Naver said on September 4 that Board Chairman Lee Hae-jin and CEO Choi Soo-yeon met with Bruce Flatt, chairman of Brookfield Asset Management, for follow-up discussions on the construction of a 1 GW AI factory and confirmed that their cooperation was continuing smoothly. Brookfield has already committed to investing up to about USD 9 billion in the first phase of the project. The meeting appeared to revisit the division of roles covering not only the investment commitment but also equipment and infrastructure procurement and customer acquisition. Naver emphasized that it is seeking to lead the global market by combining its AI technology with Brookfield's infrastructure investment capabilities. Brookfield also said it would participate not as a mere financial investor but as a partner supporting the overall business. The two sides plan to continue cooperation after starting financing for this phase.
Perspective
This discussion shows that competition in AI cannot be won through technology development alone, and that execution capabilities combining large-scale power, facilities, and financing have become the decisive factor. In particular, the confirmation that cooperation is proceeding smoothly aligns with a market trend that places greater importance on executability than on plans. Ultimately, if such a partnership operates stably, the related business will take on the character of a long-term infrastructure project beyond a technology company's standalone initiative.
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