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Ex-Kakao AI executive named head of public AI services task force

Kim Se-woong, a former Kakao executive overseeing AI synergy initiatives, has been appointed to lead a government task force developing artificial intelligence (AI) services for the public. According to the Ministry of Science and ICT on Monday, it has appointed Kakao’s former vice president as head of the National AI Service Innovation Task Force. Kim brings extensive experience in AI services,…

Ex-Kakao AI executive named head of public AI services task force

Kim Se-woong, a former high-ranking executive at Kakao responsible for AI synergy projects, has been named head of a government task force focused on developing public-facing artificial intelligence (AI) services. The Ministry of Science and ICT announced on Monday that Kakao’s former vice president will lead the National AI Service Innovation Task Force.

Kim's appointment highlights his extensive expertise in AI services, encompassing technology creation, service monetization, and infrastructure construction, as well as organizational direction. He launched and managed MightyWorks, a technology startup in 2009 before joining Kakao, where he took on prominent roles in AI-linked business and technical ventures.

The ministry emphasized that Kim's background in AI services and managerial skills would enable the task force to establish itself swiftly and expedite the delivery of services. According to Kim, AI innovation that individuals can directly experience goes beyond the introduction of novel technologies; it begins with resolving the daily inconveniences faced by people.

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