KAIST

KAIST announced on May 22nd that the entire faculty of the Graduate School of AI welcomes South Korea's hosting of the 'Global AI Hub.' The faculty determined that hosting this  will serve as a crucial momentum builder for South Korea to earnestly contribute to international cooperation and the responsible use of technology in the artificial intelligence (AI) era.

In a joint statement, the faculty of the KAIST Graduate School of AI expressed, "Hosting the Global AI Hub goes beyond simply attracting an international organization or center to the country. It marks a significant turning point where South Korea, leveraged by its competitive edge in AI technology, can shape the direction of responsible AI together with the international community."

They further emphasized, "Moving forward, the standards for an AI powerhouse will not be determined solely by larger models and more infrastructure. How safely and responsibly we utilize AI, and how we share its benefits with the international community, is becoming increasingly vital."

The statement also noted, "South Korea has accumulated significant competitiveness in the AI sector based on its outstanding researchers and corporations, semiconductor and manufacturing capabilities, and rapid experience in digital transformation. This hosting is a precious opportunity to connect these capabilities with the international community and contribute to spreading the benefits of AI more widely."

KAIST President Kwang Hyung Lee stated, "AI is no longer just a technological competition between individual nations; it is a field where the international community must work together to shape a responsible direction for development. South Korea’s hosting of the Global AI Hub will serve as a major milestone for our country to leap forward as a central nation of trust and cooperation, not just in AI technology."

He added, "KAIST will also actively contribute to expanding cooperation with the international community, built upon our world-class AI research and talent cultivation."

KAIST is actively conducting research in a variety of related fields, including large-scale AI models, multimodal AI, AI semiconductors, robotics, manufacturing/bio/medical AI, as well as AI safety and reliability. Through convergence research spanning from foundational studies to empirical demonstrations in industrial and public sectors, we are contributing to strengthening South Korea's AI competitiveness and developing the global AI ecosystem.

Furthermore, through the establishment and operation of the Graduate School of AI, KAIST has built a world-class AI research capacity and a system for nurturing convergence-type talents. We are continuously expanding responsible AI education and research that encompasses safety, ethics, and governance alongside AI technology itself.

The faculty of the KAIST Graduate School of AI stated, "The KAIST Graduate School of AI is constantly pursuing education and research that comprehensively address AI algorithms and models, AI semiconductors and systems, convergence with industry and science/technology, and AI safety and governance. We intend to contribute to connecting South Korea's AI capabilities with the international community through cooperation with domestic universities, research institutions, corporations, and public agencies."

Lastly, they concluded, "The true meaning of the Global AI Hub lies not in the hosting itself, but in what kinds of talents we nurture afterward, what research and empirical evidence we share with the world, and what cooperative structures we build with the international community. We will continue to faithfully fulfill our necessary roles for talent cultivation and research cooperation."