From TV glass to AI fiber: Samsung–Corning alliance enters new phase

Samsung Electronics’ half-century partnership with Corning is entering a new phase — this time powered by artificial intelligence. A sharp rally in Corning’s shares, driven by soaring demand for optical fiber used in AI data centers, has lifted the value of Samsung’s stake in the US materials company by more than 3 trillion won ($2.7 billion). But beyond the paper gains, the surge underscores how a 1970s industrial alliance has evolved into a strategic position in the backbone of the AI economy.

By The Korea Herald