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SEOUL, Mar. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent analysis conducted using the generative AI ChatGPT on the annual management messages of top companies has revealed that the advancements in digital transformation (DX) and artificial intelligence (AI) are seen as both a crisis and an opportunity for South Korean businesses. On March 6, the Korea Chamber of [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean semiconductor powerhouse SK hynix Inc. has won a non-compete injunction against a former researcher who left to work for its U.S. chipmaking rival Micron Technology Inc., sources said Thursday, amid an intensifying race for cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) chips. Last month, a Seoul court granted an injunction [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — A research team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has developed the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor capable of processing a large language model (LLM) with ultra-low power consumption, the science ministry said Wednesday. The team, led by Professor Yoo Hoi-jun at the KAIST [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – The National Police Agency’s National Office of Investigation has announced the development of a deepfake detection software, marking a significant step in the crackdown on crimes associated with deepfake technology. Deepfakes, a blend of ‘deep learning’ and ‘fake,’ involve overlaying existing videos with other images using AI to create fake [...]
DAEGU, Mar. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – The city of Daegu in North Gyeongsang Province is set to welcome a ‘mini city’ designed for the pre-emptive testing of various newly developed robots to ensure their seamless integration into everyday human environments. Announced during a public discussion meeting themed ‘Daegu Rising with Advanced New Industries,’ chaired by [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 5 (Korea Bizwire) –A recent survey conducted by the market research firm Consumer Insight has revealed that T Map’s stronghold in the smartphone navigation market has further intensified over the past year. The study, which involved 15,967 respondents who purchased new cars within the last three years and use smartphone navigation, found that [...]
SEOUL, March 4 (Korea Bizwire) – SK hynix Inc., the world’s second-largest memory chipmaker, on Monday denied a recent media report that it has been pressured by the South Korean government to approve the merger between Japanese Kioxia Corp. and U.S.-based Western Digital (WD) Corp. According to the report last month, the Japanese NAND flash [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 4 (Korea Bizwire) –Following their simultaneous unveiling of integrated washer-dryer units last month, Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are poised for another face-off with the concurrent launch of their 2024 TV models. Amidst expectations of a market rebound focused on premium TVs after last year’s downturn, both tech giants are doubling down on [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency has announced significant reductions in traffic accidents in areas monitored by automated traffic enforcement cameras over the past five years. This data underscores the effectiveness of these cameras in improving road safety within the city. An analysis of traffic incidents at 105 locations equipped with [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg will likely meet with business officials from leading South Korean tech companies and startups, including Samsung Electronics Co., during his visit to Seoul, industry sources said Wednesday. The CEO of Meta Platforms, Facebook’s parent company, arrived in South Korea on Tuesday night following his visit [...]