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The annual mobile conference, M360, wrapped up after a two-day event on September 8th in Seoul. Under the theme of "Leading the Digital-First Future," M360 APAC Korea brought together leaders from the mobile network industry, academia, and governments. They discussed a range of issues such as digital transformation, artificial intelligence, 6G mobile communications, and fintech. They also talked about innovation currently taking place in the network industry, as well as the convergence between different technologies.On the first day of the event, GSMA Director General Mats Granryd delivered a keynote, focusing on innovation created in the global mobile industry.“Innovation is about believing deeply in something, having the passion to keep going, solving real problems, and finding ways to make the world a better place,” said the GSMA director-general in his keynote speech, adding that innovation is the driving force behind everything people do in their lives. He encouraged industry leaders to make concerted efforts to build a connected future for everyone with technology.The Asia Pacific region is expected to see the number of 5G users reach 1.4 billion by 2030, which will account for 41% of all mobile connections, according to a report published by GSMA in August. As the region experiences such significant advancement in mobile technology, Granryd emphasized the importance of removing the gap between those who benefit from mobile networks and those who are in the shadow of the technology. He stressed that the entire industry needs to work together to improve digital literacy and skills, ensuring that people have access to mobile internet.

Telecom giant KT is hosting the annual Mobile 360 Asia Pacific (M360 APAC) conference on September 7-8 in Seoul. M360 is an annual event organized by the GSMA, a non-profit organization that represents global mobile network operators, since 2013. At the annual conference, participants discuss the information and communications technology (ICT) industry agenda, with region-specific topics on mobile industry issues from Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. This is the first time the M360 event is being held in Korea, with KT serving as the host. The conference attracts more than 1,000 attendees every year from ICT companies, governments, regulators, and over-the-top (OTT) companies around the world. Some of the participating firms will showcase the latest mobile technologies and trends. “South Korea was the first country in the world to launch 5G mobile services – and has a reputation for leading the way when it comes to harnessing emerging technologies such as AI, the Metaverse and post quantum computing to drive digital transformation as a leading Digital Nation,” Jeanette Whyte, head of Public Policy, Asia Pacific, GSMA, said in a statement. “So, it’s fitting therefore, that industry leaders and policy makers are gathering in its capital of Seoul for the GSMA’s M360 APAC leadership conference, to discuss the next steps in how countries across the region can move forward as Digital Nations.” Under the theme of "Leading the Digital First Future," M360 APAC Korea will bring together leaders from major ICT companies such as KT, Samsung Electronics, and China Mobile, as well as key figures from the Ministry of Science and ICT, Korea Telecommunications Operators Association (KTOA), and academia to discuss issues, including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, 6th generation mobile communications, and fintech. The GSMA executive emphasized that international cooperation is fundamental to the development of digital solutions, as emerging technologies and their potential impact transcend national and even regional borders. Given the transformational potential of emerging technologies, there is a case to be made that there needs to be collective progress in the development and application of these technologies, he added. Opening keynote speakers include GSMA Director General Mats Granryd; Vice Minister of Science and ICT Yun-gyu Park; KT CEO Young-shub Kim; President of Samsung Electronics' Network Business Division Woo-june Kim; and China Mobile Chairman Yang Jie. KT CEO Kim will talk about Korea's status as a global ICT and digital leader in his speech. In addition to the keynote, Kang-rim Choi, Head of KT's AI Mobility Business Unit; Soon-min Bae, Head of AI2XL Research Center at KT; Jun-hee Park, Senior Vice President of KT’s Mobility Partnerships; and Won-seok Choi, President of BC Card, will also deliver speeches on mobile network technology.KT will hold an exhibition to showcase its AI full-stack strategy together with partners, including Rebellion, Moreh, QANDA, and 2Digit. "It is a great honor for KT to host the GSMA M360 APAC event, which will be held for the first time in Korea," said Sung-wook Moon, Head of KT Global Business Office, adding, “We will do our best to make it a successful global event and showcase Korea's status as a global ICT powerhouse.

케이반 모하제르 사운드하운드 최고경영자(CEO)는 “20년간의 경험으로 미뤄볼 때 생성 AI는 혁신이 분명하다”며 이같이 말했다. 모하제르 CEO는 지난 6월 29일 더밀크와 엑스포럼이 서울 강남구 코엑스 그랜드볼룸에서 주최한 ‘더웨이브 서울 2023’ 연사로 나서 사운드하운드가 보유한 AI 기술 및 전략, 음성 AI의 미래에 관한 인사이트를 나눴다.사운드하운드는 음성 AI 기술 전문기업으로 지난 2005년 미국 캘리포니아주 산타클라라에 설립됐다. 케이반 모하제르 CEO가 스탠퍼드대학에서 박사과정을 밟던 중 설립, 음성 인식, 자연어 처리 분야를 꾸준히 연구해 기술력을 구축헤왔다. 삼성전자, 현대차, 네이버, KT 등 국내 기업의 투자를 유치하기도 했다. 음성 인식 기술을 활용, 음악 일부분을 들려주면 노래 제목을 확인할 수 있는 ‘음악 찾기’ 앱 사운드하운드를 운영하는 것으로도 유명하다. 음성 인식 AI 기술력을 인정받아 지난해 4월엔 뉴욕증시에 상장했다. 

인공지능(AI) 반도체 팹리스 업체 리벨리온이 데이터센터향 AI반도체 아톰(ATOM)을 출시했다고 13일 밝혔다. 아톰은 자연어 처리 기술을 지원하는 AI반도체다. 문장 속의 단어와 같은 데이터 내부의 관계 즉, 문맥이나 상황을 학습이 가능하다. 사용자가 텍스트를 입력하면 결과값만 단순 나열 하는 것이 아니라, 사용자가 원하는 것을 정확히 찾기 위해 질문도하고 자연스러운 대화가 가능하게 하는 것이 특징이다. 이미지를 이용해 검색하는 ‘비전 모델’로도 이용 가능하다. 리벨리온에 따르면 현재 전력 소비량을 비전모델의 선두주자인 엔비디아 A100의 20%까지 줄였다. GPT와 같은 대량의 데이터를 분석하고 결과값을 내기 위해서는 많은 전력이 필요하다. 챗GPT와 같은 서비스를 하기 위한 가장 큰 걸림돌이 전력소비로 꼽히기도 한다. 박성현 대표는 이번 아톰의 출시에 대해 “대한민국에서도 GPT같은 트랜스포머를 지원할 수 있는 AI 반도체가 출시되었다는 의의가 크다. 언어모델 뿐만 아니라 요즘은 고성능 비전 모델들도 트랜스포머를 사용하기 때문에, AI반도체를 활용한 고성능 서비스를 위해서는 아톰이 한국에서는 유일한 대안이 될 것이다” 고 말했다.