AI-lliance Alert! Microsoft CEO Commits to Boosting Korean AI Ecosystem!

In Seoul, at the Microsoft AI Tour 2025, CEO Satya Nadella reaffirmed his strong commitment to further strengthening AI collaborations with South Korean businesses. Highlighting Korea's high-quality human assets and AI capabilities, Nadella announced two cutting-edge AI agents, Researcher and Analyst, based on Microsoft 365 Copilot, to be utilized to enhance data analysis and problem-solving for businesses. Nadella also pointed to a $1.65 billion partnership with KT Corp. with a focus on developing a Korea-focused AI model and public cloud services. He also unveiled an "AI Skilling Initiative" with KT for public AI literacy improvement through micro-degree courses and a dedicated education center. This tour showcases the vision of Microsoft in harnessing AI for accelerating productivity and economic growth in industries like manufacturing, gaming, and retail in Korea. Source: Yonhap News, Korea Herald