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Naver has made a corporate venture capital (CVC) investment in an AI technology capable of operating without an internet connection, the company said. The investment amount was not disclosed.
The investment targets technology designed to run AI functions without relying on internet connectivity, a direction consistent with Naver's strategy of building on-device and self-hosted AI capabilities. Details of the target company and product specifics were not disclosed in the announcement.
The company's published materials indicate performance claims that have been validated internally by Naver; independent third-party benchmarking has not been reported. The amount of the investment and the size of the stake taken remain undisclosed.
Naver has previously emphasized AI technologies that reduce dependence on cloud connectivity, aligning with broader Korean industry efforts in on-device AI alongside companies such as Samsung Electronics, LG and SK hynix.
The claim that Naver invested in AI technology operating without internet access is True.
