South Korea's Message to Continue Artificial Intelligence Development

South Korean Science Minister Bae stated that they do not have the luxury of slowing down the progress of artificial intelligence, expressing that losing momentum in this field could lead to a technological divide and national security issues.

Emphasis on Not Slowing Down in Artificial Intelligence

In a statement on his social media account, South Korean Science Minister Bae evaluated recent concerns regarding the pace of artificial intelligence development. Arguing that a country already in the lead adjusting its speed is entirely different from a country still catching up, Bae expressed that they do not have the luxury of slowing down the progress of artificial intelligence.

Technological Divide and Security Risk

Bae pointed out the significance of the gap between countries developing pioneering artificial intelligence models that approach human intelligence and those that cannot. He argued that over time, this situation could directly affect other critical areas such as industrial competitiveness and national security, beyond just a technological divide.

Security and a Cautious Approach

Calling for a cautious approach against the limitless acceleration of artificial intelligence, Bae emphasized that necessary efforts must be made to ensure safety throughout this process.

Different Approaches on a Global Scale

While debates continue regarding slowing down the pace of artificial intelligence development, figures such as Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and Elon Musk in the US had called for deceleration. Meanwhile, the administration of US President Donald Trump has adopted an approach that encourages innovation and argues that slowing down would provide an advantage to China.