Kakao, South Korea's Silicon Valley-based tech giant, is partnering with OpenAI to develop next-generation AI agents for virtual assistants. The move aims to boost sales, which have been sluggish since CEO Chung took the helm in March 2024. Chung, a 50-year-old woman and first female CEO of Kakao, believes the partnership will be a game-changer for the company. She plans to integrate AI into various services, including KakaoTalk, to drive growth.