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Baek Kyung-hoon discusses science, technology diplomacy in Kyoto as countries issue \'Kyoto Vision\'

Baek Kyung-hoon (배경훈), South Korea\'s deputy prime minister and minister of science and ICT, met science and technology leaders in Kyoto to discuss policy directions for the AI era and joined a joint declaration of the \'Kyoto Vision\' with more than 10 countries including the United States. The Ministry of Science and ICT said he attended the 23rd Science and Technology in Society Forum and a ministerial meeting hosted by Japan\'s Cabinet Office.

AI & Enterprise

Bill Gates says AI could usher in an era of abundance after 20-year adjustment period

Bill Gates said artificial intelligence is likely to unfold in two stages, with an adjustment period of about 20 years before broader productivity gains spread across society. He said AI could first disrupt labor markets and be misused for crime if safeguards are lacking. In a second stage, he said AI combined with humanoid robots could perform work such as housing construction and food production, easing material shortages. He also stressed the need for regulation and monitoring.

AI & Enterprise

Bessent emerges as contender for Trump\'s next AI czar as AI Force plan takes shape

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is being mentioned as a candidate for President Donald Trump\'s next AI czar after Trump unveiled plans for a new AI organisation called the AI Force. Cointelegraph reported that several other officials are also being discussed. The White House said reports about decisions not officially announced should be treated as baseless speculation, and no final decision has been made.