At the 3rd Mega AI Forum, held at the Korea Exchange building in Yeouido, Seoul, government officials and corporate executives convened to examine the growing role of software robots and agent AI in society. The event was hosted by Aju Business Daily under the theme, “SW Robots: Breathing Life into Agent AI.”
Speakers emphasized that AI is evolving beyond technical innovation, taking on increasingly personal and emotional roles in users' lives.
“AI technology development extends beyond mere technical advancement,” said Lim Gyu-jin, chief executive of Aju Business Daily, in his opening remarks. “It has the power to amplify human creativity and productivity while redefining daily routines and societal values.”
Among the prominent attendees were former Minister of Science and ICT Lee Jong-ho, Democratic Party lawmaker Shin Jeong-hoon, and Choi Hyung-du of the ruling People Power Party. Second Vice Minister of Science and ICT Kang Do-hyun also delivered remarks, urging all sectors to embrace AI’s transformative potential.
“We have entered an era that demands complete transformation,” Kang said. “I hope all sectors will rise to the challenge, with South Korea continuing to lead in the global AI industry.”
In a keynote address, Lee Se-young, chief executive of Wrtn Technologies, described agent AI as “all methods and means by which humanity utilizes AI.” He predicted a future where personalized AI assistants will engage in emotional exchanges and support individual decision-making.
Executives from Kakao Mobility, SK Telecom, and Krafton presented their latest AI-driven services. Chang Sung-wook, senior vice president at Kakao Mobility, projected a convergence of agent AI with physical AI in areas such as autonomous driving and robotics.
Yoon Hyun-sang, vice president of SK Telecom’s AI business division, said that future business models will be driven by AI that adapts to users, rather than requiring users to adapt to the technology.
Meanwhile, Sung June-sig, head of Krafton’s applied deep learning department, unveiled generative AI tools currently being deployed in the company’s early-access simulation game inZoi.
The forum concluded with a panel discussion titled “Korean Agent AI and Physical AI,” moderated by former Minister Lee. Participants included Seoul National University professor Yoon Sung-roh, KAIST professor Choi Jae-sik, Saltlux CEO Lee Kyung-il, and Wrtn Technologies co-founder Kim Tae-ho.
The panelists addressed critical issues such as data privacy in AI training, the transition from virtual to physical AI, and the role of government in fostering innovation.
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