Science and Technology
President Lee Jae-myung met Demis Hassabis, co-founder and CEO of Google DeepMind, in Seoul on April 27 to discuss the responsible use of artificial intelligence and global partnerships. They shared views that AI could powerfully address global challenges like low growth, climate crisis, and health care, while posing risks such as abuse in warfare or deepening inequality. The government partnered with DeepMind under its K-Moonshot initiative for AI-led science innovation.
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South Korea's science and education ministries discussed on Thursday ways to foster artificial intelligence (AI) talent through programs in elementary and middle schools. The meeting focused on joint efforts to provide AI education across all school stages, including platforms for students to engage directly with data and AI models.
The South Korean science ministry unveiled plans on Friday to foster science professionals amid rising demand for AI experts and concerns over a declining number of graduate students. The initiative aims to provide incentives throughout researchers' careers to bolster the nation's AI competitiveness.