Korea needs an ontology, and so does its politics
To make Korea's ambitious artificial intelligence (AI) plan more effective, experts say it needs to make a greater effort to build ontologies. If you’re like me, that’s the kind of word that makes you stop reading. I’ve looked it up a bunch of times, but it’s one of those words that just doesn’t sink in, so I had to do it again this week. Here’s where I came across it: “If the government’s goal…
Korea's ambitious artificial intelligence plan requires a stronger focus on building ontologies, according to experts. This concept, which may seem unfamiliar to those not versed in the field, is crucial for the nation's AI transformation, as Rep. Lee Jun-seok, a member of the Reform Party of Korea, pointed out during a roundtable discussion on AI organized by this newspaper.
The term "ontology" stems from the philosophical concept of "the philosophy of being," but in the context of AI, it holds a more practical significance. An ontology serves as a map that outlines the structure and relationships between various entities within a specific domain. By developing and implementing ontologies, each ministry in Korea's government would be better equipped to create detailed implementation plans, ensuring a more effective rollout of the AI initiative.
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