Use of artificial intelligence in South Korea\'s finance industry is spreading to credit scoring, fraud detection, financial advice and wealth management, but network segregation rules and limited access to AI infrastructure are constraining innovation, speakers said at a forum. Experts urged a shift in regulation from prior permission and approval toward continuous verification and accountability management. Fintech representatives also called for broader participation in rule changes and improved access to up-to-date AI models and infrastructure.

A debate is growing after the U.S. government recently barred foreigners from using Anthropic’s latest AI models, Mythos and Fable. An analysis reported by the Financial Times found Anthropic stressed AI risks, regulation and safety far more frequently than rival OpenAI. Critics say the messaging may have provided justification for the ban, which was reported to cite national security and cyber risks. The dispute comes amid escalating friction between Washington and Anthropic.