Seoul: The presidential artificial intelligence (AI) committee in South Korea has announced plans to devise a national AI strategy within the first three months of next year, with the goal of positioning the country among the world’s top three leaders in the AI industry, as stated by the science ministry.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the committee commenced its strategic preparations with its first workshop, aiming to enhance South Korea’s competitiveness in the AI sector. This initiative follows the establishment of the national AI committee by the government in September, which is under the leadership of the president. In a move to bolster AI development, the government has allocated a budget increase for AI technology, raising it to 1.8 trillion won (US$1.28 billion) from 1.4 trillion won in 2024.
Yeom Jae-ho, vice chair of the committee, emphasized the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors to harness national capabilities in the face of escalating global competition in A
I. He expressed the committee’s commitment to transforming South Korea into a global powerhouse in the AI field.