LG chief reaffirms AI push after US trip

Apr 07, 2026, 03:41 pm

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LG Chairman Koo Kwang-mo (right) observes a humanoid demonstration with Abhinav Gupta, co-founder of Skild AI / LG

Koo Kwang-mo, chairman of LG Group, has reaffirmed his determination to accelerate the group’s artificial intelligence transformation (AX) following a visit to major U.S. tech companies.

During his trip, Koo met with executives from Palantir Technologies and Skild AI, where he reviewed trends in physical AI and explored ways to expand AI adoption in industrial settings.

On April 2, Koo met with Alex Karp in Silicon Valley to examine Palantir’s “Ontology” system, a data integration-based decision-making platform, and its applications in manufacturing. Discussions focused on how LG could enhance its AX execution capabilities, particularly in industrial environments.

Palantir is known for developing software for both private enterprises and government agencies. Koo showed particular interest in its applications in manufacturing and explored potential areas for collaboration.

Koo also met with Skild AI executives, including co-founders Deepak Pathak and Abhinav Gupta, where he observed a humanoid robot demonstration and assessed the industrial potential of physical AI technologies.

As LG expands its autonomous robotics and humanoid businesses, the group is expected to explore further applications in manufacturing and logistics. Previously, LG CNS signed a strategic partnership with Skild AI and made an equity investment through LG Technology Ventures. LG CNS plans to develop industrial AI humanoid robot solutions based on Skild AI’s robot foundation models, while LG Innotek is also exploring collaboration on component supply.

Koo additionally reviewed investment strategies at LG Technology Ventures, a corporate venture capital arm managing an $890 million fund backed by seven LG affiliates. The firm has invested approximately $420 million in around 90 startups and funds across regions including Silicon Valley, Canada, and Israel.

Koo emphasized the importance of proactive investment amid the AI paradigm shift, urging the venture arm to serve as a forward base for building the group’s future portfolio.

His emphasis on “faster execution over perfect planning,” previously highlighted in executive meetings, suggests LG will further accelerate its AI transformation and investment initiatives.

Aligned with this direction, LG Electronics has also outlined plans to speed up its AX strategy. The company aims to improve productivity by 30% within two to three years, reduce fixed costs, and shorten product development cycles through AI integration across its value chain.

Backed by strong earnings performance, LG is expected to further accelerate new businesses in AI transformation and robotics.

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