Kioxia has started delivering samples of its next-generation flash memory chips to AI data center operators, aiming to capture market share in this lucrative sector. The Tokyo-based chipmaker's new 3D flash memory chips boast high storage density, enhanced data transfer speeds, and improved energy efficiency, catering to the growing demands of AI data centers. These chips, featuring a 332-layer stacking structure, will be integrated into Kioxia's solid-state drives and produced at its new facilities in Kitakami, Japan. The expansion at the Kitakami plant will enable Kioxia to boost production capacity, addressing the increasing need for data storage solutions among AI service providers. Additionally, the company plans to ramp up production of its cost-effective 9th-generation scalable bit-cost chips alongside its 10th-generation offerings.