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Korea Exchange acquires AI startup FairLabs in first M&A in 70 years
Korea Exchange said on Monday it has acquired AI-based data analytics startup FairLabs, marking its first merger and acquisition in its 70-year history. KRX said it invested 6.7 billion won to secure a 67 percent stake and become the largest shareholder. The exchange plans to use FairLabs\' unstructured data analysis technology to strengthen its index and data business, develop new index products and progressively apply AI to market surveillance and management.