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Samsung chief Lee Jae-yong sees AI as key to future dreams, urges global cooperation

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong attended an AI summit in San Francisco, emphasizing global cooperation for AI innovation.
  • Lee highlighted the complementary strengths of South Korea's semiconductor manufacturing and the U.S.'s AI technology and talent.
  • He pledged to support the next generation in achieving greater dreams through AI, referencing a presidential autobiography.

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong stressed the necessity of global collaboration to advance artificial intelligence innovation for the betterment of human life. Speaking at an AI summit in San Francisco, Lee noted the rapid pace at which AI is transforming society and the economy.

The speed at which artificial intelligence is changing our lives and the world is astonishing. It shows how different a future can unfold depending on how we develop and utilize AI.

— Lee Jae-yongAt an AI summit in San Francisco, discussing the transformative power of AI.

"The speed at which artificial intelligence is changing our lives and the world is astonishing," Lee stated, emphasizing that the future hinges on how AI is developed and utilized. He pointed out that such progress requires more than just the efforts of a single company or nation. A complete ecosystem, encompassing innovative AI models, cutting-edge semiconductors, reliable data centers, and abundant power, is essential, alongside cross-border cooperation.

This cannot be achieved by the power of one company or country alone. A complete ecosystem, including innovative AI models, cutting-edge semiconductors, reliable data centers, and abundant power, as well as cross-border global cooperation, is essential.

— Lee Jae-yongHighlighting the need for a comprehensive ecosystem and international collaboration in AI development.

Lee highlighted the synergistic potential between South Korea and the United States. "The U.S. possesses world-class AI foundational technology, platforms, and outstanding talent," he said. "South Korea has unparalleled competitiveness in semiconductors and advanced manufacturing for devices. If the strengths of our two countries combine, we can innovate faster, grow larger, and solve more challenges."

The U.S. possesses world-class AI foundational technology, platforms, and outstanding talent. South Korea has unparalleled competitiveness in semiconductors and advanced manufacturing for devices. If the strengths of our two countries combine, we can innovate faster, grow larger, and solve more challenges.

— Lee Jae-yongExplaining the complementary strengths of South Korea and the U.S. in the AI field.

Drawing a parallel to a presidential autobiography, Lee recalled a story about a young boy inspired by seeing a helicopter for the first time. "Just as that boy who first saw a helicopter dreamed of the future, we will do our utmost to ensure that our generation, which will live with AI, can achieve even greater dreams," he pledged.

Just as that boy who first saw a helicopter dreamed of the future, we will do our utmost to ensure that our generation, which will live with AI, can achieve even greater dreams.

— Lee Jae-yongPledging to support future generations in realizing their potential through AI, referencing a presidential autobiography.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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