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The Unintended Consequences of US Protectionism and Diplomatic Missteps

The Unintended Consequences of US Protectionism and Diplomatic Missteps

The recently passed US Chips and Science Act, which allocates $52 billion toward domestic semiconductor manufacturing, has raised concerns for South Korean tech firms, including Samsung and SK Hynix. The legislation contains several provisions that could potentially harm the Korean tech industry, including "toxin clauses" that require the

Beyond the Engineers: Including Philosophers and Sociologists in Discussions on AI Development

Beyond the Engineers: Including Philosophers and Sociologists in Discussions on AI Development

The development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, and many administrative agencies in South Korea are eagerly anticipating its arrival. However, it is important to not only admire the capabilities of these new technologies but also to consider their social impact. As AI becomes increasingly

The Perils of Algorithmic Journalism: How Clickbait and Fake News are Undermining Korean Journalism

The Perils of Algorithmic Journalism: How Clickbait and Fake News are Undermining Korean Journalism

Why Korean Journalism Needs to Revisit Its Priorities and Address the Threats Posed by the Use of Algorithms Korean journalism is facing unprecedented challenges today, as the industry confronts the dual pressures of declining revenues and the rise of algorithmic tools that have transformed the way news is produced and

Korean Government's Continued Efforts to Promote Webtoon Industry: Establishing a Fair Ecosystem and Protecting Creators' Rights

Korean Government's Continued Efforts to Promote Webtoon Industry: Establishing a Fair Ecosystem and Protecting Creators' Rights

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of South Korea has announced that the National Assembly has passed the amendment to the Promotion of Cartoons Act. This amendment addresses the use of standard contracts and reflects the changing environment of the webtoon industry. The long-awaited amendment to the Promotion of

Utilizing Creative Strategies to Revitalize Old Industrial Complexes

Utilizing Creative Strategies to Revitalize Old Industrial Complexes

As the manufacturing industry in Korea continues to decline, a number of old industrial complexes have been left outdated and polluting, impacting the growth and development of their respective cities. Busan is among these cities, with many of its old industrial complexes in a state of disrepair and having a

ChatGPT: A Deep Dive into Conversational AI

ChatGPT: A Deep Dive into Conversational AI

Conversational AI, including large language models (LLMs), has become one of the most talked-about technologies in recent years, with far-reaching implications for science and society. Among the most notable LLMs is ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot that can convincingly converse with users on a wide range of topics in multiple languages.

Experts Call for Ban on Lethal Autonomous Weapons

Experts Call for Ban on Lethal Autonomous Weapons

Despite Growing Concern, Governments Fail to Act on Development of Autonomous Weapons In a recent opinion piece published in Nature, leading AI experts have called for a ban on lethal autonomous weapons, also known as "killer robots". The article highlights the lack of progress in negotiations around the