Simular CEO: Korea's AI Hardware Edge in Agent Era

Korea's next big AI opportunity could be in devices becoming "bodies" for AI agents. Ang Li, CEO of Simular, believes the shift is from chatbots to AI that can use computers for humans. What's interesting is this means AI moving beyond just talking to actually typing, clicking, and navigating apps. Simular's product, Sai, is an always-on AI agent that automates workflows by controlling local and cloud computers. Simular, founded in 2023 by former Google DeepMind researchers, has already raised about $27 million. While they haven't announced a Korean office, Li sees Korea as an important long-term market and potential partner. Samsung NEXT, an investor in Simular, is helping them understand Korea's tech ecosystem. The bottom line is this vision suggests a future where AI handles computer tasks, potentially opening new avenues for hardware manufacturers.