30 August 2026
South Korea launches free AI service for 52 million residents
First reported
AI Business ran this on , 3 days before the next source picked it up.
- South Korea partnered with three domestic companies, SK Telecom, Kakao, and KT, to provide free AI access nationwide.
- The initial infrastructure uses 512 Nvidia B200 GPUs, specialized processors that run AI models, to power the service.
- The program targets all 52 million South Korean residents as potential users of the free AI tools.
How it was covered
The NeuronPete Huang & Grant Harvey
South Korea selected SK Telecom, Kakao, and KT to provide free domestic AI access to roughly 52 million residents, initially backed by 512 Nvidia B200 GPUs.
Reported by AI Business