Korea has been nominated by everyone at Blechley to host the next Ai safety summit and some Korean newspapers also report Korea hosting AI Global Summit - so let's profile who's ai very good who in asia starting with korea- with thanks from bard
Korea's Sophie Eom (Republic of Korea), Founder of Adriel AI and Solidware was the origin korea participant on the melinda gates chaired reporting foir UN Guterres Digital Cooperation and AI from 2017 https://www.un.org/en/sg-digital-cooperation-panel Eom a graduate of stanford is a fascinating example of how her generation make connections - see lower part of this mail where bard has helped us see both her and other younger koreans work in bridging these extraordinary creative worlds
Along with virtual broadcast to bletchley nov 2023 summit by Korean prime minister Bard says: Key Individuals:
- ICT Minister Lee Jong-ho: As the lead representative from Korea at the Bletchley Summit, ICT Minister Lee Jong-ho has demonstrated a keen interest in addressing AI-related risks and promoting responsible AI development. He is likely to play a central role in coordinating Korea's participation in the upcoming AI summits.
Key Organizations:
Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT): The MSIT, under ICT Minister Lee Jong-ho's leadership, is responsible for overseeing Korea's AI policies and initiatives. The ministry is likely to take the lead in organizing Korea's hosting of the AI Global Forum and its participation in the mini-virtual summit with Britain.
Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS): KATS, under the MSIT, is responsible for promoting the standardization and diffusion of AI technologies. The agency is likely to play a role in coordinating technical aspects of the AI summits and ensuring compatibility between different AI systems.
AI Ethics and Governance Research Center (AEGRC): AEGRC, established by the MSIT, is a research institute focused on ethical and governance issues related to AI. The center is likely to provide expert advice and support to the government on matters related to AI safety and responsible AI development.
- Haksoo Ko, Chairman of Republic of Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) is participating in Guterres 30 nation ai panel https://www.un.org/en/ai-advisory-body
ImageNet Participation:
Korean Teams: Several Korean teams have participated in the ImageNet Large Scale Visual Recognition Challenge (ILSVRC), the annual competition that helped popularize deep learning for image recognition. In 2015, a team from KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) achieved second place in the ILSVRC classification task.
Korean Individuals: Several Korean researchers have also made notable contributions to the field of computer vision and have participated in ImageNet-related events. For instance, Dr. Sang-Woo Cho, a Korean computer scientist, has been involved in the development and evaluation of ImageNet benchmarks.
Stanford HAI Events:
Korean Participants: Researchers and students from Korean institutions have actively participated in various events organized by Stanford HAI. The annual Stanford AI Conference (SAIC) and the Stanford AI Summer School (SASS) have attracted Korean participants, fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration.
Korean Benefactors: Several Korean individuals and organizations have made significant contributions to Stanford University and its AI initiatives. For example, the Samsung Electronics AI Center has collaborated with Stanford HAI on research projects, and Korean alumni of Stanford have established endowed chairs and fellowships to support AI research at the university.
============================== EOM and younger Koreans bridging AI west coast and Asian (in this case S Korean ) AI
Can you tell me about korea's Sophie Soowon Eom -she was the first korean on the original digital cooperation and ai board chaired by melinda gates from 2017 for guterres https://www.un.org/en/sg-digital-cooperation-panel
Has Eom any connections with stanford or google or the valley
So when you say Adruel is headquartered in Silicon Valley is Eom mainlly living in the west coast or in Korea?
Does Eom have any direct partnerships with famous ai researchers based in korea
Are there any other koreans living in the valley with as deep connections on ai fir good both in usa and korea as eom?
Yes, there are other Koreans living in Silicon Valley with significant connections and contributions to AI for Good initiatives in both the USA and Korea. Similar to Sophie Soowon Eom, these individuals are actively bridging the gap between the AI communities in both regions, driving innovation, and promoting the responsible use of AI to address global challenges.
Here are a few examples of prominent Koreans living in Silicon Valley with deep connections in AI for Good:
Youngjoon Do: Youngjoon Do is a Korean-American researcher and entrepreneur with a background in artificial intelligence and machine learning. He is the co-founder and CEO of Eigen, an AI company that develops tools to help organizations make data-driven decisions. Do has also been actively involved in AI for Good initiatives, serving as a member of the UN Secretary-General's High-Level Panel on Digital Cooperation and co-chairing the AI for Good Global Summit in 2019.
Jae Young Lee: Jae Young Lee is a Korean-American computer scientist and entrepreneur with expertise in artificial intelligence and robotics. He is the co-founder and CEO of Covariant, an AI robotics company that develops autonomous mobile robots for industrial applications. Lee is also a strong advocate for AI for Good, speaking at conferences and events about the potential of AI to address global challenges such as climate change and poverty.
Yongjoon Kim: Yongjoon Kim is a Korean-American computer scientist and entrepreneur with a focus on natural language processing and AI for social good. He is the co-founder and CEO of Talkative, an AI company that develops technology to help people with speech disabilities communicate more effectively. Kim is also passionate about using AI to tackle social issues such as education inequality and access to healthcare.
Haejin Park: Haejin Park is a Korean-American computer scientist and entrepreneur with expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning. She is the co-founder and CEO of Ennabl, an AI company that develops technology to help people with disabilities access information and services. Park is a strong advocate for AI for Good, believing that AI has the potential to make a positive impact on the lives of people around the world.
These individuals represent just a few examples of the many Koreans living in Silicon Valley who are making significant contributions to AI for Good initiatives. Their work is helping to shape the future of AI, ensuring that it is used responsibly and ethically to address global challenges and create a more equitable and sustainable world.
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