Korea aims to become top 3 AI power with new presidential committee

Aligned with President Lee Jae Myung’s goal of making Korea one of the world’s top three AI powers, the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Committee was officially launched Monday afternoon under his direct leadership. As the country’s highest-level policy council on artificial intelligence (AI), the joint government-private committee will oversee the deliberation and coordination of national AI strategy. Its mandate includes reviewing policies, ensuring cooperation across ministries and advancing initiatives to carry out the administration’s AI agenda. A launching ceremony and the first plenary session were held in Seoul, attended by 34 newly appointed private sector members — mostly AI and technology experts — along with government officials and presidential aides. The members from the private sector will serve across eight subcommittees, overseeing areas such as AI infrastructure, data, applications, social adaptation, global cooperation, science and skill development, and defense and security. Additional members will be appointed later to support policy planning,Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times