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SKT, Kakao, KT consortium selected for 'AI for All' project

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

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  • A consortium of SK Telecom, Kakao, and KT has been selected as the operator for South Korea's 'AI for All' project.
  • The project aims to launch accessible AI services for all citizens by the end of the year, with each company offering distinct features.
  • The government will provide GPU support and future funding to ensure the widespread availability of these AI services.

South Korea is set to roll out 'AI for All' services by year-end, with a consortium comprising SK Telecom, Kakao, and KT winning the bid to develop the national artificial intelligence initiative. The Ministry of Science and ICT announced the selection after evaluating six competing proposals.

Each of the three selected companies will leverage their unique strengths to deliver the services. SK Telecom plans to develop an 'executable AI' accessible through apps, web, and even phone calls and texts, specifically targeting digital laggards. Kakao will build an integrated service combining a universal chatbot with an AI agent, utilizing its widespread messenger platform. KT aims to connect search queries to AI chatbots naturally through various partner channels, including the portal 'Daum'.

The government has pledged support by providing 512 Nvidia B200 GPUs this year and will allocate government funds from next year onwards to cover the costs of providing these services nationwide. This initiative underscores South Korea's commitment to advancing AI accessibility and integration into daily life for all its citizens.

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