The pace of artificial intelligence (AI) development is formidable. Just looking at the number of ne..
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Publish Date: 2026-01-12 03:00:00
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Rapid AI Development: The pace of artificial intelligence (AI) development is accelerating faster than expected, with performance doubling more frequently than previously foreseen, even surpassing Moore’s law.
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Challenges from AI: AI is reshaping various industries, from information technology (IT) to professional sectors, leading to significant changes in employment and productivity.
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Government Actions: The U.S. launched the “Genesis Mission” executive order, likened to the “Manhattan Project,” while China followed by initiating a ‘super-powerful AI system’ to widen its technology gap.
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Korea’s Goals and Obstacles: Korea aims to be among the top three AI powerhouses, but must address labor and energy policy obstacles to fully capitalize on AI innovations.
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Private Sector vs. Government Initiatives: Private sector companies focus primarily on cost reduction using AI for internal efficiency, while government initiatives appear more about showcasing AI services rather than enhancing internal processes.
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Energy Concerns for AI: AI requires substantial energy, and energy policies, especially in Korea, are deemed insufficient to support large-scale AI development.
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Policy Outdatedness: Current policies and bureaucrats are criticized for clinging to outdated frameworks from earlier industrial eras, hindering Korea’s successful engagement in the AI revolution.