Gov't to launch security-focused AI model for public sector this year

Science and ICT Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Bae Kyung-hoon said Monday the government plans to develop a security-focused artificial intelligence (AI) model for the public sector this year as part of efforts to build domestic AI capabilities and reduce dependence on foreign AI providers.

"We have assessed that by leveraging the AI models we already have and fine-tuning them with security-related data and vulnerability scenarios, it is possible to build a security-focused AI model capable of identifying a wide range of vulnerabilities at the current level of technology,” Bae said during a media conference marking his first year in office at Government Complex Sejong.

"We plan to begin development and first apply the security-focused model in the public sector before the end of the year." For the private sector, he said the government will evaluate whether the model could be deployed later this year or early next year.

Bae framed the effort as part of a wider push to secure sovereign AI capabilities amid intensifying global competition.

He noted that leading AI models are increasi ...