The government's "AI for All" program will begin beta testing in September, followed by a broader launch later this year. On Friday, Seoul named three technology consortia...

About a quarter of South Koreans already pay for AI services, compared to just 2% of Americans

South Korea is preparing to offer free generative AI services to its entire population, using the technology to help people handle everyday tasks such as booking medical appointments, finding housing, and sorting out taxes.

The program is intended to expand access to homegrown AI systems while giving the government a larger role in how they are used for everyday services.

  • k0e3@lemmy.ca
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    2 days ago

    Oh man, my memory from 2010s are fading away already. Thanks for the reminder.