South Korea Pledges $20 Million to ADB Fund for AI Development
South Korea will contribute $20 million to an Asian Development Bank (ADB) trust fund supporting AI development. The fund aims to establish a Center for AI Innovation and Development, expanding cooperation in AI and digital transformation.
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