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SEOUL, Jun. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – As the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (A.I.) drives a surge in power consumption within data centers, the development of digital technologies poses a dilemma for a sustainable future. Amid this challenge, so-called “climate tech” has garnered attention as a promising solution. Climate tech refers to digital technology innovations, such [...]
SEOUL, June 20 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics Co. on Thursday unveiled the industry’s first hybrid refrigerator using semiconductor elements and artificial intelligence to improve energy efficiency and performance. The new Bespoke AI Hybrid Refrigerator adopts a hybrid cooling method that combines Peltier modules, along with a traditional compressor. Peltier modules, or thermoelectric modules, are [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — More than 1 in 10 South Koreans have used generative artificial intelligence (AI), but many remain concerned about potential personal data leaks, according to a government poll released Thursday. The survey, conducted by the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) in November last year, found that 12.3 percent of the 4,581 [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics announced on June 19 that it swept 11 categories, the highest number of awards, at InfoComm 2024, the largest display exhibition in North America, held from the June 12 to 14 in Las Vegas. Samsung Electronics said that the new products and solutions unveiled at the exhibition received [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – Federal prosecutors in South Korea have charged former Samsung Electronics employees with stealing corporate secrets and funneling sensitive information to a shell company run by an ex-executive, in a case that exposes potential vulnerabilities at one of the world’s largest technology firms. The allegations center on Ahn Seung-ho, Samsung’s former [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – Gangnam, one of Seoul’s most affluent districts, is embarking on an ambitious plan to transform itself into a hub for robot technology and businesses, officials announced on June 18. The centerpiece will be the Suseo Robot Cluster, where a robot testing ground, companies, a science museum and robot-friendly infrastructure will [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean game developer NCSOFT Corp. said Wednesday it will begin global service of its latest game title, Throne and Liberty (TL), in September. The massively multiplayer online role-playing game will be distributed in partnership with Amazon Games first in North and South America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics Inc. said Tuesday it will pay out 90 billion won (US$65.2 million) in dividends to its shareholders for the first half as part of plans to increase shareholder value. Shareholders will receive 500 won per share on June 30, according to the company in a filing. This [...]
SEOUL, June 17 (Korea Bizwire) – Naver Corp., South Korea’s biggest internet portal operator, on Monday unveiled a proactive scheme designed to assess and manage risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) as part of its efforts to safely develop and use the fast-evolving technology. Naver said its AI Safety Framework (ASF) defines potential AI-related risks [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. said Monday it has joined hands with Seoul National University (SNU) to establish a joint research center focused on artificial intelligence in a way that enhances technology and competitiveness in the sector. Under this partnership, Samsung Electronics’ device division, which handles mobile, TV and home appliances, [...]