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South Korea Builds Security-Focused AI Model for Sovereignty

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Register ·

South Korea is adapting an existing local large language model project to create a security-centric AI system, prioritizing data sovereignty and national defense. The initiative aims to eventually match the capabilities of Mythos, a leading AI model. This move reflects growing global concerns over AI dependency and security risks.

Meridian48 take
The ambition to rival Mythos is notable, but the real test will be whether South Korea can achieve both security and performance without falling behind in the broader AI race.
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