SEOUL, March 19 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics ( SSNLF ) said on Thursday that it plans to invest more than 110 trillion won ($73.24 billion) this year in order to lead the semiconductor industry in artificial intelligence.

The company said in a corporate filing that it was also seeking meaningful mergers and acquisitions for robots, medical technology, auto electronics and air-conditioning solutions.

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