President Lee, SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son discuss AI cooperation, artificial super intelligence

President Lee Jae Myung met with SoftBank Chairman Masayoshi Son on Friday to discuss expanding cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and large-scale infrastructure investment, according to the presidential office. During the meeting that began at 10 a.m., President Lee thanked Chairman Son for the advice he had offered to previous Korean presidents, including Kim Dae-jung and Moon Jae-in. He asked for continued guidance as Korea strives to become one of the world’s top three AI powers. “Koreans understand both the risks and the benefits of artificial intelligence,” President Lee said. “We are working to minimize the risks while investing in its potential. I believe AI can become a basic public infrastructure, like water supply and sewage systems, accessible to all citizens and all nations. Our goal is to build an ‘AI Basic Society’ where every citizen, every business, and every organization uses AI at least at a fundamental level.” Lee also emphasized the importance of Korea-Japan collaboration in AI, expressing hope that Son could serve as a bridgeWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times