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How South Korea plans to best OpenAI, Google, others with homegrown AI
South Korea has launched its most ambitious sovereign AI initiative yet, as the nation's major tech players like LG and SK Telecom develop their own LLMs.
Last month, the nation launched its most ambitious sovereign AI initiative to date, pledging ₩530 billion, (about $390 million), to five local companies building large-scale foundational models. Every six months, the government will review the first cohort’s progress, cut underperformers, and continue funding the frontrunners until just two remain to lead the country’s sovereign AI drive. “We’re building a full-stack ecosystem with Korean AI chipmaker Rebellions, securing trusted data partnerships through work with the government and universities, and fostering a global research network,” said Kim.
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