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Parental supervision features strengthened to protect from explicit content Instagram launched Teen Accounts in South Korea on Wednesday, a feature designed to protect teen users from explicit content and inappropriate contact. Since introducing the initiative last September, the social media app rolled out the protective account settings in the US and Australia before expanding to other locations. “(The Teen Account) aims to help keep teens safe on Instagram by limiting unwanted contact, showin
The South Korean government’s plan to introduce antimonopoly regulations targeting major domestic and global online platforms faces growing uncertainty following Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday for his second term as US president. Concerns are mounting that Seoul’s proposed measures could lead to trade conflicts with Washington. Korea's antitrust watchdog and the National Assembly are pushing for a new act, the "Platform Competition Promotion Act," aimed at curbing monopolistic practices b
The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea co-hosted an event Tuesday in Seoul with Palo Alto Networks to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the digital landscape and revolutionizing cybersecurity strategies. The event "Ignite on Tour Korea CxO" served as a platform for industry leaders and experts to discuss the future of cybersecurity and share security strategy insights while showcasing how Precision AI, an AI tool from Palo Alto Networks, a global leader in cybersecurity solutio
Chinese firms have accelerated their foray into Korea, particularly in the consumer electronics sector, leveraging their products' relatively low price points and localization strategies. From robot vacuums to smartphones and TVs, these firms are aggressively establishing local subsidiaries and opening dedicated stores, signaling a robust push into the market. Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi on Wednesday hosted its first press briefing after it established its local subsidiary, Xiaomi Technology
South Korea’s major telecommunication companies are entering the burgeoning personal artificial intelligence agents market, a domain increasingly dominated by global tech giants. Personal AI agents, autonomous intelligent systems capable of performing specific tasks without human intervention, are seen as the next frontier of technological innovation. Telecom carriers are leveraging their key mobile-based services to launch AI agent solutions, according to industry sources Tuesday. They aim to e
Foreign investors bet big on SK hynix amid surging chip profits Riding high on a surge in demand for AI chips, SK hynix is expected to log an operating profit of over 8 trillion won ($5.43 billion) for the fourth quarter of last year, according to analysts, outperforming its bigger rival Samsung Electronics. This would make SK hynix -- the world’s second-largest memory chipmaker -- the top profit earner among South Korea’s listed firms for the October-December period. The jump in SK hynix’s prof
SK Telecom said Wednesday it will release a beta service of its artificial intelligence-powered personal agent service, Aster, targeting North American users starting in March. “Unlike conventional AI services that stop at providing simple answers to user queries, Aster delivers a differentiated experience as an agentic AI capable of performing essential tasks in daily life,” Chung Suk-geun, head of global personal AI agent business division at SK Telecom, said in a press briefing in Las Vegas,
Korean gaming giant Krafton, best known as the company behind PUBG: Battlegrounds, unveiled its new artificial intelligence-powered interactive game character developed in collaboration with US chip giant Nvidia, Tuesday at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. The new technology, called "Co-Playable Character," analyzes players' actions to engage in dynamic conversations and interactions, allowing a more immersive and realistic gaming experience. This compares to conventional nonplayer characters in games tha
SK Telecom said Tuesday it will showcase its advanced artificial intelligence technologies and services at CES 2025, the world's largest consumer electronics and IT trade show, scheduled to run through Friday in Las Vegas. SK Group’s exhibition space spans about 1,950 square meters and features 32 AI-related innovations, including SK Telecom’s AI data center solutions and a range of AI-driven services. The exhibit also highlights collaborations with global partners. A central theme of SK Telecom
Line Pay Taiwan Limited, the top mobile payment service provider in Taiwan, has redefined how mobile users and merchants interact with digital finance, helping to usher in the future of mobile payments. The successful initial public offering on the Taiwan Stock Exchange on Dec. 5 is the latest achievement for the company, which has consistently reached major milestones that set it apart from competitors. Since launching in August 2015, Line Pay Taiwan has grown dramatically, with more than 12.7
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