OpenAI Expands in Asia with Kakao and SoftBank Partnerships, Boosting AI Reach in Korean and Japanese Markets
After Chinese AI firm DeepSeek made waves in OpenAI’s home turf in the U.S., OpenAI is now intensifying its expansion in Asia. The company has secured major commercial partnerships that will not only help it broaden its reach but also allow it to train its AI on more Asian-language content and user behaviors — laying the groundwork for future independent operations in these markets.