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SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics Co. is expected hold the summer edition of its Galaxy Unpacked event next month in Paris, the host of the upcoming Olympic Games, industry sources said Thursday. The event will take place on July 10, just about two weeks before the opening of the Paris Summer Olympics, [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) – The privacy watchdog fined Kakao Corp., the operator of South Korea’s dominant mobile messenger, 15.1 billion won (US$11 million) Thursday for the leak of about 65,000 users’ personal data, the highest penalty ever imposed on a domestic firm. The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) approved the fine during its [...]
SEOUL, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea plans to establish an institute focused on studying safety issues associated with artificial intelligence (AI) technology, such as deepfakes and deep voices, the science minister said Wednesday. Science Minister Lee Jong-ho unveiled the plan during a press briefing to wrap up the two-day AI Seoul Summit co-hosted by South Korea and [...]
SEOUL, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Ministerial level representatives of 28 countries and international organizations on Wednesday adopted a joint statement calling for the advancement of the safety, innovation and inclusivity of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in a global AI summit, Seoul’s science ministry said. The Seoul Ministerial Statement includes South Korea’s vision on AI and semiconductor technologies aimed at developing low-power [...]
DAEJEON, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) – In a breakthrough for animal behavior analysis, researchers from the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) in South Korea have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool called SUBTLE that can study and categorize the intricate movements of animals. The ability to analyze animal behavior is crucial for various research fields, including [...]
SEOUL, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) –In a groundbreaking move to prevent digital sex crimes and support victims, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has become the first in the nation to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) surveillance technology capable of detecting child and youth sexual exploitation material. This will enable 24-hour automated tracking and monitoring. The Seoul Institute, [...]
SEOUL, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) –In a pioneering move, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has embarked on a pilot program for drone deliveries originating from new gas stations that combine cutting-edge logistics functions with traditional refueling services. These next-generation gas stations integrate logistics capabilities and advanced technologies like robots and drones into spaces traditionally centered on [...]
SEOUL, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) — The founder of Naver Corp., the operator of South Korea’s biggest internet portal, has called for the creation of various artificial intelligence models to reflect cultural diversity at a global AI summit, the company said Wednesday. “We need to develop various AI models that understand different cultural and environmental [...]
SEOUL, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. Chairman Lee Jae-yong has expressed his commitment to joining the international community’s efforts for safe, innovative and inclusive artificial intelligence (AI) technology at a global summit, the company said Wednesday. “Beyond impacting industrial innovation and economic growth, AI is fundamentally changing the way we live, work [...]
SEOUL, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul called Wednesday for concerted efforts for a “coherent” international governance framework to ensure the responsible and inclusive use of artificial intelligence (AI) amid complex ethical and economic challenges. Cho made the call during a forum held in the follow-up to Tuesday’s AI Summit, pointing out [...]