In a landmark virtual event on November 25, 2024, Samsung Electronics hosted the Samsung Developer Conference Korea 2024 (SDC24 Korea), showcasing its latest advancements in software innovations and its ambitious vision for the future. This marks the 11th iteration of the conference, a significant avenue for Samsung to engage with software developers since its inception in 2014.

This year’s conference brought to the forefront cutting-edge research in areas like generative AI, IoT, healthcare, communications, and open-source development culture. The highlight of the event was the unveiling of the much-anticipated Samsung Gauss2, the company's second-generation generative AI model, which boasts notable improvements in performance and efficiency, promising to revolutionize user interaction across various platforms.

According to Paul Kyungwhoon Cheun, President and CTO of the Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung, "Samsung Electronics is committed to developing innovative software, including AI and data analytics, to enhance user experiences." Gauss2 is already being integrated into Samsung's products to boost convenience and personalization.

Meet Samsung Gauss2: The AI That Does It All!

Samsung Gauss2 is a multimodal language model designed to handle multiple data types—text, code, and images—simultaneously with greater efficiency. Available in three tailored models: Compact, Balanced, and Supreme, Gauss2 offers flexibility for various applications.

- **Compact Model:** Ideal for limited computing environments, it maximizes device resources for on-device performance. - **Balanced Model:** Strikes a perfect balance between performance, speed, and efficiency, suitable for varied tasks. - **Supreme Model:** Leveraging advanced Mixture of Experts technology, this model provides outstanding performance while cutting down on computational costs.

On the multilingual front, Gauss2 supports 9 to 14 languages, along with various programming languages, ensuring broad usability for developers across different regions. Already, its Balanced and Supreme models are outperforming leading open-source AI solutions in generating responses and coding tasks, with a processing speed 1.5 to 3 times faster.

Customization for Enhanced Productivity

Samsung’s commitment to customization is evident in its collaboration tools. The in-house coding assistant, now upgraded to Samsung Gauss2, has quadrupled its usage among developers, with 60% of DX Division's software developers now employing it. The conversational AI service, Samsung Gauss Portal, further enhances productivity by assisting with document summaries, translations, and email compositions—and it’s already being utilized at Samsung's international branches.

Furthermore, Samsung aims to implement Gauss2 technology to automate call categorization and summarization in customer support, indicating a promising future for increased productivity within the company.

A Vision for AI Accessibility: "AI for All!"

Looking ahead, Samsung is committed to extending its AI-powered services to all product lines with the vision of “AI for All.” By integrating advanced knowledge graph technologies, Samsung anticipates an era of enriched personalization, enhancing users' everyday experiences.

Insightful Sessions on Tomorrow’s Innovations

Post keynotes, the conference featured 29 technical sessions covering topics like healthcare strategies, improvements in the SmartThings experience, and the role of AI in enhancing home appliances. These discussions emphasized Samsung’s ongoing commitment to using AI to enrich consumer experiences.

For a more detailed overview of SDC24 Korea, don’t miss checking out their official website!

**Stay tuned as Samsung pushes the boundaries of technology and AI, setting a new standard for the future!**