Korea to provide free AI agents for all citizens through messenger, texts
Korea will launch free agentic artificial intelligence (AI) services for all citizens by the end of the year, allowing users to have AI agents that carry out real-world tasks such as reservations and payments through mobile messengers, phone calls and text messages. The Ministry of Science and ICT and the operators of the “AI for All” project held a press briefing on Friday and outlined their…
The Korea Times reports that the Korean government plans to provide free AI agents to all citizens by the end of the year, through mobile messengers, phone calls, and text messages. The Ministry of Science and ICT, in collaboration with operators SK Telecom, KT, and Kakao, aims to integrate new homegrown AI services into daily life.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT Bae Kyung-hoon emphasized the importance of easy accessibility, frequent usage, and the service's practical benefits in everyday life. The project, known as “AI for All,” will undergo beta testing next month before its official launch later this year.
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