Kakao Brain and Korea University Anam Hospital Collaborate on Massive AI Research and Development

Kakao Brain CEO Kim Il-du (left) and Korea University Anam Hospital Director Yoon Eul-sik (right) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for research on ultra-large AI models in the medical field.

[Asia Economy Reporter Seungjin Lee] Kakao Brain has officially embarked on research and development of a super-large artificial intelligence (AI) model in the healthcare field.

On the 24th, Kakao Brain signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Korea University Anam Hospital for research on super-large AI models in the medical field. This is the second time Kakao Brain has entered into an MOU with a hospital, following the Catholic Central Medical Center in July.

Kakao Brain is conducting joint research to develop high-quality medical services by introducing super-large AI technology. The goal is to assist in disease interpretation and diagnosis, including difficult-to-diagnose intractable diseases. Kakao Brain and Korea University Anam Hospital will work together on ▲building research infrastructure necessary for data training ▲medical consultation and academic exchange ▲clinical validation for technology commercialization in the development of super-large AI in the medical field.

In particular, starting with medical imaging, they plan to improve the accuracy and efficiency of medical services through the application of super-large AI models in healthcare.

Kim Il-du, CEO of Kakao Brain, said, “With this agreement with Korea University Anam Hospital, we expect to play a leading role in super-large AI within the medical field,” and added, “We will continue to accelerate super-large AI healthcare research and development through cooperation with various hospitals and challenge entry into the global healthcare market.”

Yoon Eul-sik, Director of Korea University Anam Hospital, said, “We expect that the excellent research capabilities of Korea University Anam Hospital, which can build high-quality medical big data, combined with Kakao Brain’s innovative technology, will develop new services that can assist medical staff,” and added, “Through this cooperation between Korea University Anam Hospital and Kakao Brain, we hope to gain momentum to demonstrate super-large AI research and development capabilities in various healthcare fields.”

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