Global AI & Digital Summit kicks off 3-day run in Seoul

The Global AI & Digital Summit commenced its three-day session in Seoul on Monday, as announced by the science ministry. Co-hosted by the ministry and the World Bank Group, the summit attracted government officials from approximately 60 countries, alongside development partners, private sector leaders, and researchers. This marks the inaugural time the summit is being hosted outside of the United States, according to the ministry.

The proceedings will commence with an AI and Digital Ministerial meeting, jointly chaired by Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon and Kim Sang-bu, deputy vice president for digital and AI at the World Bank Group. This will be followed by policy forums and exhibitions from participating firms. Korea has been organizing the AI and digital ministerial meeting since 2005, with the previous event taking place last year during the APEC forum. Second Vice Science Minister Ryu J provided additional details on the summit's agenda.