The age of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought with it an increasing reliance on prompts, short instructions that guide AI models to deliver the desired outcome. This key component of interaction with AI—referred to as “prompt engineering”—has somewhat inaccurately adopted the title of engineering since it lacks the formal structure usually associated with the term.… Read the rest
Siheung City Launches AI Initiative for Public Service Innovation
Siheung City in Gyeonggi Province announced its selection as the lead organization in the ‘Gyeonggi Province AI Proof of Concept Support Project’ overseen by Gyeonggi Province and the Gyeonggi Economic Science Promotion Agency. This prestigious designation comes with a grant of 300 million won to fund the project.… Read the rest
South Korea’s Push for Strategic AI Legislation Faces Challenges
South Korea Recognizes Need for Comprehensive AI Laws Amid Global Race
The much-anticipated AI Basic Act, a fundamental framework for guiding Artificial Intelligence development and ethics in South Korea, faced a setback as it failed to pass during the nation’s 21st National Assembly.… Read the rest
Encontro com Especialistas 2024: Sebrae Bahia’s Free Event to Enlighten Entrepreneurs
Sebrae Bahia Sets the Stage for Business Knowledge Sharing
Entrepreneurs and small business owners are set to gain valuable insights at the “Encontro com Especialistas 2024,” organized by Sebrae Bahia. The event unravels a host of critical topics including mental health, artificial intelligence, and the pet industry.… Read the rest
UAE Leads Regional Space and AI Advancements, Expresses Dr. Farouk El-Baz
Dr. Farouk El-Baz, the renowned space scientist and director of the Remote Sensing Center at Boston University, recently highlighted the United Arab Emirates’ remarkable strides in the space sector. The UAE’s ambitious agenda in this area is being pioneered by young professionals, cementing its status as a regional and global frontrunner.… Read the rest
Siheung City Joins AI Demonstration Project for Enhanced Public Services
Supporting Innovative Technology: Siheung City recently emerged triumphant in a competitive selection process for the public sector leader of the ‘Gyeonggi Province Artificial Intelligence (AI) Demonstration Support Project’, securing 300 million won in funding from Gyeonggi Province.
Pioneering AI Driven-Customer Service: Over a six-month period concluding in December, Siheong City plans to deploy AI in public services, focusing on the development of a sophisticated customer response service for welfare-related inquiries.… Read the rest
Global Governments Fuel AI Expansion with NVIDIA at the Helm
World powers are escalating their investment in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, marking a race for supremacy in the advanced tech domain. Wall Street Journal reports a considerable amplification in government spending to establish new AI computing facilities — a move that significantly boosts NVIDIA’s revenue stream.… Read the rest
AI Revives 15th Century Royal Court Music in Seoul
With the novel assistance of artificial intelligence, sounds from a century-old musical manuscript floated through the air as the National Gugak Center’s Court Music Orchestra introduced the once-lost royal court melodies “Chihwapyung” and “Suiboohyang” to a contemporary audience. The significant venue in Seoul’s Seocho district witnessed a striking fusion of ancient tradition and high-tech innovation, illustrating the incredible feats possible when merging historical arts with modern science.… Read the rest
AI Interpretation Workshop Bridges Generations in New York
Empowering a Community Through Language: In a heartwarming event that brought together different generations within the Korean-American community, a notable workshop opened its doors in Bayside, Queens. With the dedicated support of McDonald’s, the Korean Community Services (KCS) successfully hosted this gathering, aimed at easing communication barriers through artificial intelligence-powered interpretation.… Read the rest
California Takes Bold Steps to Regulate Artificial Intelligence
Amidst the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) across various sectors, California is taking serious measures to keep this growth in check, with a particular focus on curbing potential discriminatory practices and privacy violations. Significant legislative proposals have been put forward to contend with the ethical challenges AI presents.… Read the rest