Samsung Bets $1 Billion on AI Data Centers With Helix Deal

Samsung is investing $1 billion in Helix, a company that builds infrastructure for artificial intelligence. The deal marks Samsung's entry into the growing race to supply the computing power that AI systems need. Helix designs and operates data centers — large facilities filled with powerful computers that process AI tasks. As AI tools like chatbots and image generators spread, demand for these centers has surged. The investment gives Samsung a stake in a market currently led by U.S. tech giants. It also signals the company's push beyond consumer electronics into AI hardware and services. Financial terms beyond the $1 billion total were not disclosed.