Naver CEO Choi Soo-yeon met with Roland Busch, CEO of Siemens Group, to discuss the conditions necessary for the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in industrial settings. She emphasized that both large corporations and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) must easily utilize AI to enhance overall productivity and competitiveness in the industry.
Naver announced that Choi held a discussion with Busch on industrial AI during the 19th Asia-Pacific German Business Conference (APK) on October 31 at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas in Gangnam, Seoul.
Launched in 1986, the APK is an economic event co-hosted by the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE). It brings together government officials and global business leaders from the Asia-Pacific region to discuss industrial cooperation.
During the discussion, Choi stated, "The true tipping point for AI in industrial settings will come when even small businesses can easily utilize AI. The foundation for AI use must expand to SMEs and partners so that individual company achievements can lead to improvements in overall industry productivity and competitiveness."
She proposed that the criteria for assessing the practical outcomes of AI adoption should focus on solving real-world problems and enhancing work efficiency. Choi remarked, "As the scope of tasks performed by AI expands, the role of individuals in verifying and assessing results becomes increasingly important. The true success of AI adoption lies not only in the quality of the outcomes produced but also in whether it effectively addresses real-world issues and how much time and resources saved through AI can be redirected to more valuable tasks."
The two leaders also discussed ways to combine Germany's expertise in industrial engineering with Asia's capabilities in semiconductors, AI models, and digital platforms to drive innovation in industrial settings.
Busch noted, "Industrial AI has reached a critical turning point for realizing new possibilities. The value of industrial AI is only fully realized when it is safely and reliably implemented in the field and disseminated across the industry." He added, "By combining Germany's accumulated engineering expertise with Asia's rapidly growing technological innovation capabilities, we aim to usher in a new industrial era together."
Following their discussion, Choi and Busch visited Naver's 1784 headquarters, where Naver showcased examples of how digital twin technology has been applied in industrial settings.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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