OpenAI welcomes the declaration of the South Korean government as one of the “top 3 AI power countries,” calling it a meaningful measure.

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, ‘(San Francisco= Yonhap News) By Kim Tae-jong = OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, expressed an exceptional welcome to the South Korean government’s declaration of leaping to the top three AI powers. ‘,
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, ‘ Chris Lehein (57), the Global Policy VP of OpenAI, stated on social media platform LinkedIn on the 29th (local time), “The South Korean government has taken significant actions to strengthen leadership in the field of AI and has demonstrated a strong determination,” according to the report.’,
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, ‘ VP Lehein further evaluated, “(South Korea’s) policy direction and vision of becoming one of the top three AI powers demonstrate the ambition and investment needed to seize AI opportunities, maximize their potential to solve difficult problems, and provide benefits to as many people as possible.”‘,
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, ‘ President Yoon Suk-yeol previously declared an ‘AI national all-out effort’ on the 26th, stating, “South Korea will leap to one of the top three AI powers by 2027.”‘,
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, ‘ VP Lehein wrote, “The South Korean government not only focuses on core technologies and encourages innovation but also concentrates on building the necessary infrastructure to drive the AI revolution.”‘,
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, ‘ He then stated, “We also agree with the views of South Korea,” and conveyed, “AI is not just a simple technological advancement like electricity, but a transformative technology that will shape the next generation’s economy, society, and national security.”‘,
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, ‘ “To lead in AI, significant investment in physical infrastructure ranging from data centers to development facilities and the networks connecting them is required,” he said, adding, “South Korea clearly understands the necessity of capturing such opportunities and ensuring prosperity for future generations. Infrastructure is destiny.”‘,
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, ‘ VP Lehein also expressed his intention to visit Korea.’,
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, ‘ VP Lehein said, “I look forward to the day when I will visit Korea in the near future,” adding, “As one of my favorite countries with its constant contemplation on how to best enable its people to live well through areas such as movies, music, and food.”‘,
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, ‘ VP Lehein previously worked as a lawyer and spokesperson countering the opposition during the Bill Clinton administration and also managed media relations at Al Gore’s presidential campaign in 2000. He served as the Global Policy Chief at the short-term rental company Airbnb and joined OpenAI earlier this year, assuming the role of Global Policy VP starting last month.’,
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, ‘ It is unusual for OpenAI to issue a welcoming message regarding the policy direction of the South Korean government.’,
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, ‘ Observations suggest that OpenAI is interested in the start of substantial AI-related discussions in Korea and could actively support them if necessary.’,
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, ‘ Last June, CEO Sam Altman visited Korea and met with President Yoon, and in January of this year, he met with executives from companies such as Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, including Chairman Choi Tae-won of SK hynix.’,
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