The Choi Jong-hyun Academy released a report on August 23 titled 'From Possession to Operation: National Security and Sovereign AI 2.0 in the Age of Agent AI.' The report argues that the standard for AI sovereignty should shift from 'possession' to 'operation.'
The report suggests redesigning the existing sovereign AI strategy to focus on 'access sovereignty' and 'operational sovereignty.' Access sovereignty refers to the ability to reliably utilize necessary AI technologies and services, while operational sovereignty means the capacity to maintain core functions by switching to alternative systems even if a specific model or cloud service is disrupted.
Experts emphasize the need to actively participate in the global AI ecosystem while managing structural dependencies on specific countries or providers. They advocate for creating a framework that remains closely connected to external entities without compromising the nation's core functions.
The report advises, 'Rather than pursuing independent development of all AI technologies, South Korea should strategically leverage its strengths in memory semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, data centers, and physical AI.'
It also states, 'Merely creating the best models will not secure an advantage in the AI hegemony competition. It is crucial to secure roles that are difficult to replace while maintaining strategic autonomy and connecting with the global ecosystem.'
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