SK hynix Completes Development of In-house Generative AI 'GaiA'... Unveils Three-Year Roadmap

In-house AI Development, Applied to Semiconductor Operations
'Agent Orchestration' to Be Developed Within the Year
Toward an Integrated Smart Factory Through AI Integration

SK hynix has developed a generative artificial intelligence (AI) platform called 'GaiA,' specialized for in-house semiconductor operations. The company stated that it has been preparing AI services over the past three years in accordance with its 'Generative AI Roadmap' since 2023, and announced plans to develop an even more advanced AI system called 'Agent Orchestration' technology within this year.

On August 14, SK hynix announced through its newsroom that it has established an AI-powered ecosystem to accelerate internal work innovation. This system was developed to support innovation in semiconductor manufacturing processes and assist employees in various tasks, thereby enhancing both efficiency and innovation. The name 'GaiA' is derived from the 'goddess of the earth,' reflecting its intended role as the foundation for business operations.

Going forward, SK hynix employees will be able to utilize generative AI within the company's secure network. In particular, by implementing 'Agentic AI' that directly reflects business processes, the company will be able to develop customized AI agents tailored to each department and task. Agentic AI refers to an artificial intelligence system that independently sets goals, establishes plans, and carries out tasks without human intervention. In addition, the 'feedback loop' system, which enables retraining and improvement of AI models, will allow the continuous incorporation of domain knowledge and experience from the field.

Previously, last month, the company launched beta versions of several services, including: Equipment Maintenance Agent, Global Policy and Technology Analysis Agent, HR Policy Agent, and Meeting Agent. SK hynix reported that these are already being used in semiconductor development and mass production sites.

Earlier this month, SK hynix also launched a beta version of 'LLM Chat,' a ChatGPT-like service tailored for the company, for all employees. By using LLM Chat, employees can securely access the service through the internal network and streamline their work through a Q&A service based on in-house data and knowledge.

The AI assistant service 'A.Biz,' which is being co-developed with SK Telecom to integrate with GaiA, will be officially launched in November. A.Biz is an AI assistant service that supports both general and specialized business tasks, enabling it to handle not only routine office work such as meeting minutes and report writing, but also specialized tasks including procurement, recruitment, tax, legal, and public relations.

Since 2023, SK hynix has been developing AI services in line with its three-year generative AI roadmap: Native RAG + LLM (2023), Agents and Work Tools (2024), Agentic AI (2025), and Agent Orchestration (2025).

In particular, the company announced that its ultimate goal this year is to implement Agent Orchestration technology. This approach involves combining and reordering multiple agents as needed to carry out tasks. Specifically, by adopting an 'A2A (Agent to Agent)' approach, the company aims to build a system where agents can communicate with each other and autonomously solve problems.

Previously, in 2017, SK hynix became the first in the domestic manufacturing industry to establish a data science organization and has since internalized a data-driven decision-making culture. Last year, the company formed an AIX (industrial AI) specialist team to lay the groundwork for AI transformation.

Going forward, the company plans to introduce a flexible and step-by-step problem-solving approach through A2A collaboration among various agents. In addition, by developing an integrated Agentic AI that combines A.Biz for business, LLM Chat, and the group’s A.Biz into a single platform, SK hynix aims to overcome the limitations of the existing RAG + LLM interface and implement an integrated smart factory that connects all systems within its fabs.

SK hynix stated, "We will develop Agentic AI, which is attracting global attention, tailored for the semiconductor industry and integrate it company-wide to enhance operational efficiency and innovation. This year, we will further advance Agentic AI and develop Agent Orchestration technology to achieve another breakthrough in generative AI innovation."

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