South Korea, OpenAI Discuss AI Cybersecurity Cooperation
Quick Look
- South Korea's science ministry and other government bodies met with OpenAI to discuss AI cybersecurity.
- OpenAI shared details on its AI models' security functions and the TAC program, while South Korea requested cooperation on information sharing to combat evolving AI threats.
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Why It Matters
South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT, along with other government bodies, convened a workshop with OpenAI to address cybersecurity concerns stemming from artificial intelligence. The meeting focused on the security features of OpenAI's AI models and potential areas for collaboration.
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's science ministry, as well as other related government institutions, held a working-level workshop Monday on cybersecurity issues related to artificial intelligence (AI) with OpenAI.
Sasha Baker, the head of national security policy for Chat GPT, introduced cybersecurity-related functions of the company's latest AI models and discussed areas of cooperation in the field, the Ministry of Science and ICT said in a release.
She also introduced OpenAI's Trusted Access for Cyber (TAC) program, which gives verified access to its models to companies in vital sectors, such as finance and public services.
The science ministry said it asked for OpenAI's cooperation in information sharing to respond to ever-evolving cybersecurity threats tied to AI. The two sides also agreed to continue working-level conversations related to utilizing AI in the area of digital safety, it added.
Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Intelligence Service and the Financial Services Commission also attended the event, according to the science ministry.
Open Questions
- What specific information sharing mechanisms were discussed?
- What are the next steps for the working-level conversations?
- What are the key vulnerabilities identified related to AI and cybersecurity in South Korea?
