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Stanford AI Index to correct South Korea\'s notable model count to 8
South Korea’s tally of notable AI models released in 2025 in Stanford University’s AI Index 2026 report will be corrected to 8 from 5, the Ministry of Science and ICT said on Wednesday. The ministry said Stanford’s Human-Centered AI Institute omitted some models and would make the correction after the ministry requested additional verification. The revised list includes models from Upstage, LG AI Research, NC AI, SK Telecom and Naver Cloud.
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One team nears elimination in Korea sovereign foundation model project as jockeying intensifies
The South Korean government will soon publish first-round assessment results for its domestic foundation model development project. The Ministry of Science and ICT plans to complete the first evaluation by Jan. 15 and eliminate 1 of 5 consortia. The project will conduct reviews every six months, narrowing teams to 3 by June 2026 and selecting a final 2 by December 2026. Ahead of the evaluation, firms have clashed over “from scratch” development criteria.
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Manufacturing convergence puts \'physical AI\' in focus
Companies are accelerating moves to develop physical AI that blends AI with the real world. At CES 2026, firms showcased technologies ranging from Nvidia’s autonomous driving lineup to robotics training based on Nvidia’s open humanoid model. Partnerships between manufacturers and AI companies are expanding, while Mobileye plans a $900 million acquisition in the sector. The article also notes signs that applying AI to manufacturing can be difficult, citing limited progress in Nvidia’s Omniverse monetisation efforts.
