South Korea’s deputy prime minister says the country cannot afford to slow down artificial intelligence progress, urging continued advancement without delay. Speaking on Wednesday, he frames AI development as a priority that must move forward despite a broader international debate about how quickly AI should be developed.
The remarks come as policymakers and companies worldwide weigh risks and benefits tied to AI’s pace, including concerns about safety, regulation, and social impact. The sources emphasize the deputy prime minister’s message of urgency, with no indication in the provided reports of a specific policy package or timeline. Instead, the focus is on the stance that South Korea should maintain momentum in AI research and deployment while the global discussion continues.
While the outlets share the same core claim, they differ mainly in wording: Bloomberg highlights that South Korea “can’t afford” to slow progress and emphasizes the “growing global debate,” while Investing.com presents the same central quote-focused message. Overall, both describe a push for sustained AI development rather than any slowdown or pause.
