{
  "id": 2965639,
  "title": "Korea expands autonomous driving AI tests, deep-tech startup support",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/korea-expands-autonomous-driving-ai-tests-deep-tech-startup-support-2965639",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-24T07:07:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260824/korea-expands-autonomous-driving-ai-tests-deep-tech-startup-support"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Korean government announced on Monday plans to significantly broaden autonomous driving artificial intelligence (AI) pilot projects and bolster assistance for deep-tech startups. The Ministry of Science and ICT convened a meeting, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Science and ICT Minister Bae Kyung-hoon, to discuss measures aimed at speeding up the commercialization of autonomous driving AI and backing deep-tech ventures. As part of the autonomous driving strategy, the government intends to broaden pilot projects initiated in Gwangju to encompass additional regions and larger-scale operations. This shift aims to gather substantial amounts of driving data to enhance the efficiency and adaptability of locally developed autonomous driving AI as it faces mounting competition from the United States and China. Additionally, the government aims to establish a cooperative model incorporating transport companies, labor unions, autonomous driving firms, and platform operators to manage any potential conflicts that may arise during the technology's commercialization.",
  "summary": "The government said Monday it will significantly expand pilot projects for locally developed autonomous driving artificial intelligence (AI) and strengthen support for deep-tech startups as it seeks to accelerate the commercialization of emerging technologies. According to the Ministry of Science and ICT, a government meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Science and ICT Minister Bae…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Korea expands autonomous driving AI tests, deep-tech startup support",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/korea-expands-autonomous-driving-ai-tests-deep-tech-startup-support",
        "published": "2026-08-24T06:32:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}