Korea's science ministry and World Bank host Global AI & Digital Summit in Seoul with 60+ countries, discuss responsible and public-sector AI (report)

Verified (fact)

Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT held the Global AI & Digital Summit with the World Bank in Seoul on the 19th. Ministerial and vice-ministerial representatives from more than 60 countries are attending, and the event runs through the 22nd. It covers three main agendas: digital inclusion through AI, AI transformation of public services, and building AI ecosystems, and a chair's statement was issued.

Why it matters (interpretation)

It reflects Korea's move to lead the agenda alongside international organizations in AI cooperation with developing countries.

Sources

• Press 과기정통부, 세계은행과 글로벌 AI·디지털 협력 위한 책임있는 AI 논의 AI Times (Korea)

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