The National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Committee (referred to as the Committee) celebrated its 100th day since its inception, and unveiled initiatives aimed at developing an AI innovation environment with the aim of securing a leading global position in Physical AI by 2030. Physical AI involves AI systems that work alongside robots, self-driving cars, and related technologies. The Committee, founded on September 8, is the country’s most senior-level organization for AI strategy.
The Committee conducted a media briefing on the afternoon of the 15th at Seoul Square in Jung-gu, Seoul, to outline its major accomplishments and present the “Korea’s Artificial Intelligence Action Plan (draft),” featuring 98 initiatives. The gathering was joined by Lim Moon-young, the Committee’s full-time vice chairperson, eight subcommittee chairpersons, and five task force leaders.
Initially, the Committee mentioned, “In order to establish an AI innovation ecosystem, we will maintain a balance between expanding large-scale and small data centers using advanced GPUs and locally developed AI chips, and implement a proactive and ongoing security evaluation system through white hat hackers.” It further noted, “To safeguard emerging technologies, we intend to reach the leading global position in Physical AI by 2030 by obtaining key technologies and data.”
The Committee will also concentrate on cultivating AI expertise. It intends to create a compulsory AI education program for primary, secondary, and high schools, and to design strategies that effectively connect AI talent development efforts. Furthermore, it will update relevant laws and frameworks to ensure that the utilization of original personal data and copyrighted content for AI training can be carried out securely and without restrictions, while respecting rights and avoiding legal ambiguities for users.
The Committee will also support the AI Transformation (AX). It mentioned, “To lead a countrywide transformation based on AI, we will speed up AX in fields where we have advantages, such as developing a strategy to secure the top position in manufacturing globally by 2030.” It further noted, “We aim to create an AI-driven cultural hub by rejuvenating the ecosystem for AI-powered creation and production of K-cultural content.” Additionally, it highlighted, “We will boost defense AX, including the establishment of a defense AI data center, to develop an AI-based defense strength where soldiers and AI work together.”
Artificial intelligence will play a major role in government activities. The Committee mentioned, “We will address bureaucratic isolation by implementing an AI-focused government task management system and develop strategies to make valuable data accessible, such as court decisions.” It also noted, “We will enhance public services by creating an AI-powered civil complaint platform that connects with private systems.”
Deputy Chairperson Lim Moon-young stated, “This proposed action plan emphasizes steps to establish the groundwork for South Korea’s artificial intelligence, such as expanding infrastructure, cultivating talent, innovating regulations, and providing industrial assistance.” The Committee intends to make the draft plan available on its website from the 16th until January 4th next year to collect feedback. It aims to complete the action plan during its second plenary session.
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