SK hynix Unveils 321-Layer NAND Breakthrough with Solidigm as SoftBank, Intel Develop Large-Capacity AI Memory Cutting Power Use by Half

SK hynix is advancing its position in the NAND memory market with a 321-layer technology breakthrough and its Solidigm brand, aiming to capitalize on the growing demand for AI data centers. The company is collaborating with Pure Storage to develop data storage solutions tailored for AI applications. Meanwhile, SoftBank, Intel, and other companies are jointly developing new memory technologies for AI chips that significantly reduce power consumption by half. These efforts reflect a broader industry push to create large-capacity, energy-efficient memory solutions to support the expanding AI sector.