(LEAD) Samsung Electronics posts record profit in Q3 on AI chip supercycle

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Samsung Electronics reported a record net profit in the third quarter, soaring over six times compared to the previous year, driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) related semiconductors. Net profit reached 75.13 trillion won, a 514.6% increase, while operating profit rose 783.1% year-over-year. This performance extended a streak of record quarterly earnings for the fourth consecutive time.