Kim Dong-yeon Reads Opening Remarks Written by ChatGPT... "Gyeonggi Province to Lead Application of Advanced Technologies"

[Suwon Ilbo = Reporter Park No-hun] Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon expressed his determination to be the first to apply and implement various advanced technologies in Gyeonggi Province and lead the way forward.

On March 20, Gyeonggi Province held the "Gyeonggi Province-GPT Innovation Forum (Gyeonggi-basi: Time to Change Gyeonggi Province)" at the main auditorium of the Gyeonggi Province Office, with experts from various fields including ethics, business, and AI applications sharing views on the theme "Changes and Opportunities in the ChatGPT Era."

Governor Kim Dong-yeon drew attention by reading opening remarks written by ChatGPT-4 at the event.

The opening remarks came after Governor Kim requested ChatGPT-4 to write a speech, saying: "You are the governor of Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. You are trying to expand artificial intelligence usage rights for residents of Gyeonggi Province using GPT... (omitted) ...Write a speech centered on these policies," and received the AI's response.

The opening remarks stated: "First, recalling the historic moment over 20 years ago when former President Kim Dae-jung introduced ultra-high-speed internet nationwide and implemented computer education for farmers and fishermen in rural areas, Gyeonggi Province will inherit this spirit and expand the use of generative artificial intelligence, a next-generation technology," and presented four measures: ▲Introduction of AI education in all schools ▲Support for startups and entrepreneurship using AI technology for small business owners and emerging companies ▲Introduction of generative AI technology in public institutions ▲Careful consideration of social impacts and ethical issues arising from the development and application of AI technology.

After reading the opening remarks written by ChatGPT-4, Governor Kim said: "Not only GPT but also various advanced technologies will be first applied and implemented in Gyeonggi Province, and I am determined to lead the way while also developing measures to address any potential side effects that may arise."

Governor Kim then revealed future plans including ▲A pilot project for the "GPT Creative Team" that uses generative AI to support artistic activities of people with developmental disabilities ▲Establishing a 50-billion-won future industry fund to invest in GPT startups. He added: "We plan to immediately establish and operate a GPT industry-academia-research cooperation council together with corporations, universities, and research institutes," and stated: "We will explore ways to prioritize application at Gyeonggi Province and its 28 public institutions for operational efficiency."

Professor Jang Dae-ik of Gachon University, a renowned evolutionary biologist and philosopher of science, delivered a keynote speech on the theme "The Impact of Generative AI and New Opportunities."

After the keynote address, presentations followed by ▲Han Sang-gi, CEO of TechFrontier, on "Limitations, Ethics, and Social Issues of Generative AI" ▲Professor Choi Jae-sik of KAIST on "Strategies for Using Generative AI and ChatGPT" ▲Professor Cha Gyeong-jin of Hanyang University on "Talent and Business in the Era of Generative AI."

After the presentations, a panel discussion was held with moderator Lee Won-jae, Gyeonggi Province Policy Senior Advisor, along with keynote speakers, Yoon Seok-won, CEO of ㈜TestWorks, and Lee Su-jae, Director of Gyeonggi Province's AI and Big Data Industry Division, to discuss how to apply generative AI to each industry and expand opportunities for residents.

Gyeonggi Province plans to prepare and announce a blueprint for GPT utilization methods in the near future.

Meanwhile, after the event ended, Governor Kim Dong-yeon posted on his SNS: "To provide 'more equal opportunities,' we will maximize residents' access to GPT," and conveyed his intention: "We will conduct a pilot project for the 'GPT Creative Team' composed of people with disabilities in May. We will help them freely engage in artistic activities using AI."

The following is the full text of Governor Kim Dong-yeon's SNS post:

<Gyeonggi Province Will Lead Future Innovation Through GPT>

Today's opening remarks for the "Gyeonggi Province-GPT Innovation Forum" were written by "ChatGPT-4." The level of completion was truly remarkable.

We recognize the infinite potential of GPT (generative AI). We will be the first to prepare for the future with GPT.

First, to provide "more equal opportunities," we will maximize residents' access to GPT.

We will conduct a pilot project for the "GPT Creative Team" composed of people with disabilities in May. We will help them freely engage in artistic activities using AI.

To provide "more opportunities," we will invest in and support GPT companies.

By establishing a 50-billion-won future industry fund, we will invest in the generative AI ecosystem, and by creating a "GPT Corporate Council" with major companies, we will make Gyeonggi Province the "Capital of Artificial Intelligence" together with major tech companies such as Naver and Kakao.

Additionally, we will seek to improve operational efficiency in the public sector using GPT. We will actively apply it to call centers, various civil service requests, simplification of administrative work, and gathering of residents' policy opinions.

South Korea overcame economic crisis and grew into an internet powerhouse. In the coming age of artificial intelligence, Gyeonggi Province will take the lead to achieve another great leap forward.