The Korea Software Industry Association (KOSA) announced on the 5th that it has established an "AI Policy Cooperation Committee" to support the growth of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry and related policy initiatives. The association also appointed Baek Kyung-hoon as the first Chairperson.
The AI Policy Cooperation Committee was established to enhance the competitiveness of domestic software (SW) corporations and build a cooperation system. According to the association, the committee will express industry opinions on the government's AI policies and promote the adoption and utilization of AI technology in the industry. Additionally, it will develop policy measures for the advancement of the AI ecosystem, including AI ethics, legal system refinement, and workforce development.
KOSA has also changed the name and function of the existing Service Innovation Committee to the "Innovation Startup Activation Committee" to strengthen support for startups and investment activation. Kang Jin-mo was appointed as the Chairperson.
Along with this, the following individuals have been appointed as the Chairpersons of the existing committees: ▲ Kang Yong-seong of WISEnut as Chairperson of the Policy and Institutional Committee (re-elected) ▲ Park Seung-ae of JiranGigo Soft as Chairperson of the ESG Committee ▲ Lee Joo-wan of Megazone Cloud as Chairperson of the Overseas Expansion Committee (re-elected) ▲ Jung Sang-won of ESTsoft as Chairperson of the Workforce Development and Job Creation Committee.
The six newly appointed Chairpersons have the same term as the 20th KOSA President, Jo Jun-hee.