President Lee Jaemyung to Discuss AI Advancements with Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis
President Lee Jaemyong and Demis Hassabis to discuss AI advancements and cooperation on April 27.
South Korean President Lee Jaemyung is set to meet with Demis Hassabis, co-founder and CEO of Google DeepMind, at the Blue House on April 27. The meeting, announced by the Blue House on April 24, aims to discuss the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence technology and the resulting transformations across science and technology. The leaders will explore cooperation on key issues such as AI-driven scientific innovation and the responsible use of AI.
Demis Hassabis, a world-renowned scholar and Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry (2024) for developing the protein structure prediction AI model AlphaFold, is also known for overseeing the historic 2016 Go match between Lee Sedol and AlphaGo. The Blue House stated that President Lee has pursued partnerships with global companies like OpenAI, NVIDIA, and SoftBank to elevate Korea to one of the world's top three AI powerhouses. Recent efforts include establishing a 'Global AI Hub' in Korea through consultations with international organizations. This meeting is seen as an extension of the government's ongoing efforts to strengthen global AI cooperation and accelerate policies for AI-driven innovation.
- President Lee Jaemyung will meet Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis on April 27 at the Blue House.
- Discussions will focus on AI advancements, scientific innovation, and responsible AI use.
- The meeting supports Korea's goal of becoming a top-three AI powerhouse and establishing a 'Global AI Hub'.
Why It Matters
This high-level meeting signals Korea's strategic push to lead in AI, leveraging DeepMind's expertise for national innovation.