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This newsletter covers two stories: Casey Harrell, a man with ALS, becomes the first 'power user' of a brain implant that lets him speak and use the web independently, and explores why South Koreans are far more optimistic about AI than Americans.
An analysis of South Korea's widespread embrace of AI, driven by government policy and cultural enthusiasm, contrasting with growing skepticism in the US.
Nvidia partners with Korean tech giant Naver to build AI factory infrastructure in South Korea, starting at 55 megawatts with plans for gigawatt-scale operation, leveraging Nvidia's DSX platform.
The article reports a widening sell-off in technology stocks, with South Korea's main index experiencing a significant drop.
Researchers at POSTECH developed a zinc oxide-tellurium transistor that performs multiple circuit functions in a single device, reducing transistor requirements by 75% and increasing processing speeds fourfold, with potential applications in compact AI hardware and wearable electronics.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang visits South Korea to strengthen AI supply chain partnerships, highlighting the country's role in sovereign AI infrastructure, robotics, and gaming.
South Korea will mandate that online forums use AI tools to scan every image for censorship, marking a significant expansion of automated content moderation.
Over 47,000 Samsung Electronics workers are planning an 18-day strike after bonus negotiations collapsed, potentially disrupting memory chip production amid ongoing shortages.
South Korean startup LetinAR has developed advanced optical modules for AI smart glasses, securing $18.5M in funding ahead of a planned 2027 IPO, as the global AI glasses market surges.
South Korean robotics company WIRobotics has raised $68 million in funding. Its ALLEX humanoid robot features exceptional hand capabilities with high-precision grasping and force control. The company plans to launch a mobile research platform this year and achieve commercialization by the end of 2027.
A humanoid robot named Gabi was ordained as a Buddhist monk in Seoul in a traditional ceremony, with the precepts altered to promise not to 'overcharge'. The event, intended to spark interest in Buddhism, generated viral reactions online.
South Korea is exploring a proposal to fund a 'citizen dividend' using revenues generated by artificial intelligence, sparking significant reactions in the financial markets. The initiative highlights growing global discussions on how to distribute AI-driven economic gains among the general public.
A comprehensive analysis of national AI strategies across ten Asian economies, highlighting how Vietnam's standalone AI law contrasts with Japan's promotion-focused approach and China's open-source industrial policy, while South Korea leads in enforcement capacity.
News report highlights a significant event in South Korea where the country's first autonomous humanoid robot converted to Buddhism, sparking discussion on AI consciousness and ethics.
South Korea's first autonomous humanoid robot has been converted to Buddhism, highlighting the intersection of advanced robotics and religious practice.
Google DeepMind announces a strategic partnership with the Republic of Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT to support national AI strategy and scientific breakthroughs. The collaboration includes establishing an AI Campus in Seoul to provide access to advanced models like AlphaFold and AlphaGenome for local research institutions.
OpenAI released an Economic Blueprint for South Korea outlining policy proposals to maximize AI benefits and drive economic growth, leveraging the country's semiconductor strengths, digital infrastructure, and talent. The blueprint recommends a dual-track approach combining sovereign AI capabilities with strategic collaborations with frontier AI developers, with notable partnerships involving Samsung, SK, and the Ministry of Science and ICT.