President Moon Jae-in said, "Artificial intelligence is the companion of mankind." "The government will propose a national strategy for artificial intelligence based on the basic idea of ​​a new artificial intelligence safely this year."

Mr. Moon attended the DEVIEW · Developer's View 2019 event held at COEX this morning (28th) and delivered a keynote speech. I will also pay special attention to change and AI ethics issues. ”

Debut is Naver's largest annual conference in the field of software and artificial intelligence, and President Moon's attendance is to emphasize his willingness to grow the AI ​​sector as a national strategic industry.

President Moon called the "era of artificial intelligence" and promised that "the first generation of new human beings who create artificial civilizations" for AI developers. "The government will work together to develop and realize endless imaginations."

"If we switch to comprehensive negative regulation to help developers realize their imagination, and break down barriers by sector and collaborate with scientists, engineers, artists, and students, we can make our AI the fastest in the world." .

Mr. Moon said he will create a new global cooperation model through the AI ​​Olympics and AI R & D competition, and will allow the world's top talent to come to Korea by allowing new and expanded departments in advanced fields and entrepreneurship.

The company said it will support companies to make profits, and 50% of the budget for data, network and artificial intelligence has been allocated 1.7 trillion won this year.

President Moon also stressed that the government will actively use and support artificial intelligence on its own.

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