November 5, 2024
SEOUL – The U.S. Embassy in Seoul said it hosted “TechCamp Korea 2024,” a three-day event focused on promoting the safe and ethical use of artificial intelligence. Held from October 31 to November 3 at the Kyowon Vision Center in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province, the camp was part of the US State Department’s Global Technology Leadership initiative and marked the first time the program was held in Korea .
Aimed at strengthening ties between the next generation of Korean AI leaders, the camp brought together students, professionals, entrepreneurs and experts to discuss AI ethics and responsibility while creating AI solutions to problems the technology creates or contributes to, such as deepfakes, environmental damage and discrimination. .
Under the theme “Shaping the Future of Responsible AI,” five speakers from major U.S. technology companies, along with two Korean AI specialists, led sessions covering critical topics such as “ethics and AI Bias,” “Defenses Against Misuse of Generative AI,” and “Good Use Case with Responsibility.” »
The program emphasized collaboration between Korean and American experts, providing a balanced perspective on the risks and benefits of AI.
TechCamp 2024 is part of a broader effort by the U.S. Embassy to build a community of Korean and American AI professionals, which includes other programs such as the “Youth AI Roundtable,” a forum regular at the American Diplomacy House in Seoul for young technology professionals. and students to network and collaborate to shape the future of AI.
