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Kim Jong-kook Appointed AI Contest Ambassador, Guangzhou Accelerates AI Industry Growth
South Korea Launches 'National AI Contest' for Public Engagement
Singer Kim Jong-kook (49) was appointed as an ambassador for the '2026 National Participatory AI Project: National AI Contest' at its opening ceremony on March 26 in Yangjae-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul. This contest is designed to make artificial intelligence (AI) accessible and enjoyable for the public. Kim Jong-kook is set to actively participate in promoting AI popularization.
Guangzhou Unveils Ambitious Plan for High-Quality AI Industry Development
On the same day, the official website of the Guangzhou Municipal People's Government released the 'Guangzhou City Implementation Plan for Promoting High-Quality Development of the Artificial Intelligence Industry.' The plan outlines 'six goals' by 2027 and a 'Ten-Hundred-Thousand-Myriad' leap plan by 2030, aiming to cultivate over 10,000 'AI+' enterprises and transform Guangzhou into a 'Vertical Model Capital' by 2035, entering an AI-driven smart economy and society. The plan specifically focuses on integrating AI technology into various sectors, including healthcare services and smart product development, to establish Guangzhou as a leading AI innovation and application demonstration zone.
*Source: 매일경제, 香港商报 (2026-03-27)*
