SEOUL, Apr. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean Ministry of Science and ICT is hosting the 2024 World IT Show from April 17 to 19 at the COEX exhibition center in Seoul, showcasing the latest information and communications technology (ICT) products and services. The largest domestic ICT exhibition features 1,188 booths from 446 companies and [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Energy Solution, a major battery manufacturer, announced on April 14 that it is adopting generative artificial intelligence technology across its operations to better analyze customer needs and maximize operational efficiency. One of the first AI-powered tools implemented is the “YouTube Trend Report,” which utilizes AI to analyze battery-related videos [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Naver Cloud Corp., the cloud computing arm of South Korea’s tech giant Naver Corp., said Thursday it will join hands with U.S. chipmaker Intel Corp. to create an artificial intelligence (AI) chip software ecosystem in South Korea. The two companies have agreed to provide IT infrastructure based on Intel’s [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – In the competitive arena of consumer electronics, South Korean tech behemoths Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are now embroiled in a high-stakes duel over the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in home appliances. This confrontation extends their historical rivalry beyond the realms of integrated washer-dryers and OLED televisions to the [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will funnel 710.2 billion won (US$526.9 million) into the government’s projects to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into everyday life, the science ministry said Thursday. The AI Strategy High-Level Consultative Council, a government-civilian panel for shaping AI policies, convened its inaugural meeting and approved the investment plan to [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bold move to fortify its Artificial Intelligence (AI) chip development capabilities, Samsung Electronics has set its sights on securing top-tier AI talent, offering base salaries starting at an impressive 500 million won (approximately $420,000). This initiative underscores the tech giant’s commitment to reinforcing its AI semiconductor division amidst [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – The defense ministry on Monday established a research center aimed at overseeing artificial intelligence (AI) development in the defense sector as part of efforts to introduce advanced technologies to the military. A founding ceremony for the Defense AI Center took place at the state-run Agency for Defense Development in [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics, which defines artificial intelligence as an “empathetic intelligence” for customers, has unveiled the improved AI capabilities of its 2024 lineup of LG OLED TVs, highlighting a “differentiated AI customer experience.” On March 27, LG Electronics hosted a press event at its LG Science Park in Mapo-gu, Seoul, where [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea approaches the introduction of artificial intelligence-powered digital textbooks, a significant number of teachers have expressed reservations about the challenges of maintaining digital equipment and the risks of excessive device usage among students, according to a recent survey. The Korean Teachers and Education Workers Union announced on March [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – The battle for market dominance between Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics in AI-powered appliances and OLED televisions spilled over into the companies’ annual shareholder meetings this week, as top executives touted their firms’ technological prowess. At LG’s annual meeting on March 26, Cho Joo-wan, the company’s chief executive, emphasized that [...]