The Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) stated that there is "no decision" regarding the suspension of the Independent AI Foundation Model Project (Independence AI). The ministry plans to proceed with evaluations of the three participating teams until the end of the year, with the intention of selecting two teams as originally scheduled.
On September 28, reports emerged suggesting that the MSIT would suspend the Independence AI project and establish a special purpose corporation (SPC) for Frontier AI development. In response, the ministry emphasized that "there is no decision on either the suspension of the project or the establishment of the SPC."
Consequently, evaluations of the models from the three teams, including LG AI Research, SK Telecom, and Upstage, will continue as planned until the end of the year. The MSIT aims to select the final two teams by year-end.
Additionally, the ministry expressed its commitment to separately advance the development of Frontier AI models, acknowledging the critical need for concentrated support in developing top-tier AI models.
However, the specific approach to establishing the SPC, including its details, is expected to become clearer after the National Assembly finalizes the budget for the next year. The MSIT is reportedly in discussions with the industry regarding various participation methods.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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