NCSoft to Provide AI-Generated Weather Articles

[Asia Economy Reporter Buaeri] NCSoft announced on the 28th that it will provide weather news using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Users can check AI weather articles three times a day: morning, noon, and evening.

NCSoft signed a joint AI media research agreement with Yonhap News Agency in May 2018 and conducted research and development for over two years. During this research period, the AI learned weather articles from the past three years and trained in article writing methods.

According to NCSoft, this AI news service is the first case in Korea where machine learning-based natural language processing (NLP) technology has been introduced to media. The AI produces all sentences 100% independently. Currently, commonly used AI technology inserts only result values into standardized templates when writing articles on stock markets or sports game results.

NCSoft will also introduce AI technology that assists the article production process. They plan to additionally provide ▲technology that automatically recommends related photos by understanding article content ▲technology that automatically generates timelines according to the flow of specific issues.

Jang Jeongseon, head of NCSoft's NLP Center, said, "This is a case that confirmed the positive potential of AI technology that assists humans," and added, "We plan to continuously expand joint research so that AI technology can contribute to the development of the media field."

Meanwhile, NCSoft began AI research in 2011. Currently, it operates five research institutes under the AI Center and NLP Center, with a specialized research workforce of 150 people.

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