S. Korea cannot afford to slow down AI development: science minister
SEOUL, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea "cannot afford" to slow down its artific...
South Korea cannot afford to decelerate its artificial intelligence (AI) progress, according to Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon. The minister emphasized that the priority should be responsible development rather than the speed of advancement. He explained that for a country already leading in AI, the pace can be adjusted, whereas a nation catching up must also establish new markets.
Bae stressed that South Korea cannot afford to slow down the pace of AI development, as the gap between countries with frontier models approaching human intelligence and those without could expand beyond just a technological divide. This could affect industrial competitiveness, national security, and future growth. However, Bae cautioned against an unconditional acceleration of AI development, stressing that efforts to ensure safety and trust must accompany technological progress.
His remarks follow a global debate on whether the industry should slow down AI advancement, with some executives from top U.S. AI companies advocating for a slower pace to prioritize public safety, while U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed AI safety concerns as a hoax.
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