SKT, KT, Kakao consortiums selected for free AI service for public
The government on Friday selected three consortiums, each led by SK Telecom, KT and Kakao, as the operators of the “AI for All” project, which will provide unlimited access to artificial intelligence (AI) tools and services for all Koreans without any fees. The Ministry of Science and ICT chose the three consortiums from six applicants following an evaluation of their service plans and…
The South Korean government has selected three major technology conglomerates, led by SK Telecom, KT, and Kakao, to operate the "AI for All" project. This initiative aims to provide unlimited access to AI tools and services for all Koreans without any fees. The Ministry of Science and ICT chose the consortiums from six applicants based on their service plans and technological capabilities.
The selected operators will receive a total of 512 Nvidia B200 graphics processing units from the government this year, with ongoing support for part of the costs starting in 2027. The project focuses on developing public AI services using Korean AI models, with the operators required to use their own models and those developed by other companies.
The government plans to sign agreements with the three operators in September and officially launch the AI for All service by the end of the year.
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