Google to open AI campus in Korea

“Google will open an artificial intelligence (AI) campus in Korea within this year, which will be the first of its kind in the world, in line with the Korean government’s expanded cooperation with global AI companies, a senior Cheong Wa Dae offcial said, Monday. Kim Yong-beom, presidential chief of staff for policy, said the envisioned campus is anticipated to facilitate Google's cooperation with startups and researchers in Korea. Kim said Demis Hassabis, co-founder and CEO of Google DeepMind, disclosed the plan during his meeting with President Lee Jae Myung at Cheong Wa Dae. "Hassabis agreed to actively consider dispatching Google researchers to Korea," Kim said. "The CEO instantly accepted our request to send at least 10." During the meeting, Lee and Hassabis discussed expanded global cooperation to advance the country's AI ecosystem and promote the responsible use of related technologies. The cooperation will help facilitate Korea's “K-Moonshot” project, which brings together AI and science capabilities to tackle major national challenges, according to the Ministry of Science and

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