OpenAI expands in Asia: Sam Altman strikes deal with Kakao

OpenAI is expanding its reach in Asia as CEO Sam Altman secures a deal with South Korean tech giant Kakao. The move comes as competition in AI intensifies following the launch of China's DeepSeek. Altman’s tour of Japan and South Korea signals efforts to strengthen OpenAI’s presence in the region, engaging with key players in AI development. Al Jazeera’s Rob McBride reports from Seoul. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #OpenAI #SamAltman #Kakao #ArtificialIntelligence #AIAsia #KoreaTech #DeepSeek #AICompetition #OpenAIAsia #AIDevelopment #AIInnovation #SouthKorea #Japan #AIExpansion #AlJazeeraEnglish