South Korea has decided to provide free generative artificial intelligence services to all citizens as part of the government’s national artificial intelligence plan. The authorities hope to expand the use of domestic artificial intelligence models and reduce the country’s dependence on American and Chinese technology.
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As part of this program, how to Report According to the Wall Street Journal, the artificial intelligence service will be directly connected to government systems, allowing users to make appointments with doctors, get help finding housing, and get advice on tax matters. Tools are provided for small businesses to calculate taxes and check eligibility for government support, and parents will be able to receive advice on their children’s education. At the same time, users are promised an unlimited supply of tokens.
South Korean authorities have announced three technology alliances that will provide these services. These include two of the country’s largest telecommunications companies and operator Kakao, which has developed a popular Korean app that combines various services. The government will distribute up to 512 Nvidia B200 accelerators to these companies and assist with operating costs.
Each consortium will release a separate application to access its AI services while integrating them into existing platforms. Beta testing of the program will begin in September, with full launch planned for the end of 2026.
Authorities estimate that about a quarter of South Koreans have paid for generative AI services, contrasting with the U.S. figure of just 2%. More than 20 million residents use the free version of Neural Networks. Meanwhile, President Lee Jae-myung’s government has allocated about 10 trillion won (about 7.2 billion U.S. dollars) for the development of artificial intelligence in 2026, three times last year’s budget.
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