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AI & Enterprise

MSIT to hold AI, digital challenge to tackle social problems

South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT and the National Information Society Agency will hold a 2026 challenge to address social problems such as climate disasters and issues affecting regions and youth using AI and digital technology. The contest has service development and idea discovery tracks. Participants can apply online until Sept. 30. The ministry will support the cost of using one of Naver, NHN or KT cloud services and award 10 finalists, with total prizes of 28 million won.

AI & Enterprise

OpenAI next-generation model Astra seen likely to launch in September

Prediction market betting is concentrating on a September unveiling of OpenAI’s next AI model, Astra, even though no official launch date has been announced. Polymarket prices implied odds of 59 percent for a launch by Sept. 15 and about 72 percent by Sept. 30, with tens of thousands of dollars traded. OpenAI said on Aug. 7 it slowed the rollout due to cybersecurity risks and noted progress in agentic coding and cybersecurity.

Finance

Hana Financial launches \'Hana Green Mate\' campaign to cut carbon in daily life

Hana Financial Group is running a carbon neutrality campaign that encourages employees and customers to take part in everyday carbon-cutting actions. The group said the tailored eco-friendly campaign, called Hana Green Mate, runs from Aug. 13 to Sept. 30. Employees can access the program via a QR code and receive recommended missions based on their location. Customers can join by posting energy-saving tips on social media.