Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT Baek Kyung-hun visited the educational and development sites of the 'Everyone's AI Growth Ladder Project.' He examined the costs, operating hours, and accessibility for the general public during a demonstration of Vibe Coding.
On the morning of August 3, after the launch ceremony held at the Gwangju National Science Museum, Baek visited the 'Everyone's AI Lounge' on the second floor of the museum. The site showcased the entire process of how individuals without development experience can turn their ideas into prompts and create AI services based on them.
The Everyone's AI initiative aims to enhance public accessibility by integrating online and offline operations. It includes an online education portal, 'Everyone's AI Learning Center,' which provides public and private AI educational content, an online platform, 'Everyone's AI Laboratory,' that supports the development of AI services by lowering costs and technical barriers, and an offline hub, 'Everyone's AI Lounge,' where developed services can be applied and tested.
During the visit, a demonstration was conducted on creating a lifestyle information assistant application utilizing weather data from the Gwangju area. When users input simple requests, the AI specifies functions and designs, integrating with the Korea Meteorological Administration's API to recommend car washing feasibility, optimal laundry times, and clothing suggestions based on the weather.
General users are provided with 40,000 points to use for Vibe Coding. As they begin coding, points are deducted when utilizing external generative AI models and development tools. During the demonstration, Baek inquired, “How much service can be created with points worth 40,000 won?” to assess the practical usage and cost structure.
The initial prompt creation utilizes the domestic AI model 'ExaOne' from LG AI Research, with no points deducted during this phase. This consideration aims to assist users who may struggle with prompt creation from the outset. Users can input the service they wish to create, and the AI analyzes the requirements, suggesting necessary functions and designs as options, allowing for a step-by-step completion of the development prompt.
Kim Jin-il, a team leader at the Korea Intelligent Information Society Agency, explained, “Beginner users often do not know what to ask, leading to token consumption from the prompt creation stage. We designed it to allow users to clarify their requirements through guided questions, ensuring they can complete the prompt adequately before starting development.”
Once the prompt is completed, actual service development proceeds through Vibe Coding based on OpenAI's ChatGPT-5.6. Users can further instruct on design or functionality based on the generated results, refining the service to their desired form. Creating the initial screen costs about 1,000 points, while subsequent requests for design changes or additional features cost approximately 300 to 500 points each. The completed service can be viewed directly in a web browser and accessed on mobile devices through a sharing feature.
Baek also visited a classroom setting where local residents and students can collaboratively plan and discuss AI services with expert assistance. This initiative operates in five regions across the country, providing education, discussions, face-to-face mentoring, and consulting. Programs are tailored to the characteristics of users, including students and seniors, and support the development of AI services to address local issues.
Baek raised questions about the museum's operating hours and accessibility for workers. Given that Everyone's AI is a project aimed at the entire population, he asked whether workers could utilize the museum's facilities and face-to-face programs after work hours. A representative responded that while the online platform is available 24/7, it is challenging to operate programs requiring participants to gather for discussions or receive expert support around the clock.
The Ministry of Science and ICT plans to support individuals in learning how to utilize AI at the Learning Center, developing services at the Laboratory, and refining their results with experts at the local Lounge. Outstanding development teams will receive legal, marketing, and technical consulting, as well as support for commercialization, ensuring that citizens' ideas can lead to actual services and youth entrepreneurship.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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