South Korea and Google DeepMind forge major AI partnership. The Ministry of Science and ICT signed a memorandum of understanding to advance the K-Moonshot initiative, targeting breakthroughs in life sciences, climate research, and scientific discovery. DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis emphasized that artificial general intelligence could arrive within five years, potentially surpassing the Industrial Revolution's impact. The collaboration includes joint research programs, researcher exchanges, and talent development through internships at DeepMind. Google will establish an AI campus in South Korea as a hub for the initiative. Both organizations will also expand cooperation in AI safety and governance, developing evaluation methods and risk mitigation strategies.
