On September 27, The Financial Times reported that the Deputy Prime Minister of South Korea recently expressed the view that artificial intelligence (AI) ought to be regarded as fundamental infrastructure in South Korea, akin to electricity. The goal is to guarantee that every citizen can access AI at a reasonable cost, free from financial worries. In the previous year, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung highlighted that AI has propelled South Korea to a pivotal historical juncture. He raised the question of whether the nation should assume the role of a follower or a leader in this domain. To tackle this query, the South Korean government last month appointed three companies—SK Telecom, KT, and Kakao—to collaborate on promoting the 'AI for All' initiative. This initiative aims to offer South Korea's 51.6 million citizens complimentary services akin to ChatGPT, as well as personal AI assistants. Although there are concerns regarding the potentially disastrous repercussions of unchecked technological advancements, the Deputy Prime Minister of South Korea resolutely declared on social media that the country is committed to becoming one of the 'top three AI superpowers.' He stressed that South Korea will not impede the progress of AI development but will instead strive to ensure a safer trajectory.
