Samsung targets AI with silicon photonics and memory push
TL;DR: Samsung is shifting investment toward AI infrastructure, with a focus on silicon photonics and memory, as its mobile networks business faces weaker performance. The move was reported by Fierce Network in coverage published in 2025. The report links Samsung’s AI focus to data center demand rather than its telecom equipment business.
Samsung is shifting its focus toward AI infrastructure through silicon photonics and memory initiatives, according to a 2025 Fierce Network report. The report said Samsung’s mobile networks business is under pressure while the company increases attention on AI-related hardware.
Fierce Network reported that Samsung is pursuing silicon photonics, a technology that uses light to move data between chips and systems, and memory products tied to AI workloads. The report described these efforts as part of Samsung’s response to demand from AI data centers.
The same report said Samsung’s mobile networks unit is performing weakly compared with its AI-oriented initiatives. The article did not provide financial figures, launch dates, or product model names in the source text provided.