POHANG, Aug. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – On a sweltering August day, the POSCO steel mill in Pohang hums with activity. But it’s not just human workers feeling the heat — artificial intelligence is taking on some of the most challenging and dangerous tasks in this sprawling industrial complex. At a product inspection area about 15 minutes [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – As concerns grow over the potential misuse of conversational AI services for inappropriate sexual discussions with minors, South Korean tech companies are implementing new measures to protect young users. WRTN Technologies, creator of the popular Character Chat service, recently introduced an automatic content filtering system. The company announced on August [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — SK Telecom Co., South Korea’s leading mobile carrier, said Wednesday it will open an artificial intelligence (AI) data center using Nvidia’s graphic processing units (GPU) in December. SK Telecom will join hands with U.S. GPU cloud provider Lambda to transform its existing data center in Seoul into an AI [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Sapeon Korea Inc. and Rebellions Inc., two artificial intelligence (AI) chipmakers in South Korea, have signed a formal merger agreement. In June, the two companies said they sought a merger as they seek to improve competitiveness in the global market for AI chips. The merged entity will be named [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bold vision for the future of television technology, Samsung Electronics is betting big on artificial intelligence to transform the viewing experience and revolutionize home connectivity. Yong Seok-woo, President of Samsung’s Visual Display Business, announced on August 15 that the company aims to “open up new experiences with AI [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean government is set to deploy a substantial semiconductor ecosystem fund starting in the third quarter of this year, targeting fabless chip design companies for scale-ups and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This move is part of a broader strategy to expand the country’s semiconductor value chain beyond memory [...]
JEONJU, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – In a groundbreaking development for the pork industry, South Korean researchers have unveiled the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) system capable of detecting pregnancy in sows, potentially revolutionizing farm management practices. The Rural Development Administration (RDA) announced on August 7 that researchers had successfully developed AI-powered technology to confirm pregnancy [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – As the artificial intelligence (AI) market continues to expand, South Korea’s major corporations have collectively secured more than 1,500 AI-related patents, according to a recent report. Samsung Electronics leads the pack with the highest number of AI patent registrations. CEO Score, a corporate data research firm, released findings on August [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – Even the most ardent webtoon enthusiasts have likely experienced the frustration of searching for a new series to enjoy. With thousands of titles available on a single platform, finding one that suits one’s personal taste can be a daunting task. Recognizing this challenge, South Korea’s leading webtoon and web novel [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – About 60 percent of South Koreans believe that artificial intelligence could bring more potential benefits than potential dangers, a government survey showed Wednesday. The survey of 765 people, conducted by the Ministry of Science and ICT in June and July, showed that 57 percent of the respondents say the [...]