Kakao Brain Supports Startups with AI Language Models

Expanded with the 'Brain 100X Program'

Kakao Brain supports AI language models along with the image generation AI 'Karlo' for domestic startups.

On the 7th, Kakao Brain announced that it will expand the 'Karlo 100X Program' by adding support for Korean language-specialized AI language models, renaming it the 'Brain 100X Program.'

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In March, Kakao Brain launched the 'Karlo 100X Program' to foster the growth of startup companies. On July, six companies were initially selected to help expand the domestic generative AI ecosystem and develop innovative generative AI model services.

The selected companies are ▲Builder Mediasphere, a content monetization platform for content and media creators ▲Ryuten, a generative AI portal ▲Metafactory, the operator of Metaground, a media art space platform ▲Paradot, a camera filter platform ▲Smoretalk, a visual content generation AI deep tech startup ▲Wayne Hills Bryant AI, a B2B startup providing AI-based video generation and synthesis technology solutions.

Kakao Brain helps provide differentiated AI experiences by enabling each company to utilize Kakao Brain’s image generation AI technology Karlo through collaboration. Through the Karlo 100X Program, Kakao Brain offers ▲the latest image generation AI technology ▲infrastructure ▲strategic investment benefits.

Each company selected for the Karlo 100X Program is expected to provide new AI experiences in various fields such as media illustrations, productivity tools, social sharing images, experiential media, video, and content generation. 'Smoretalk' showcased a unique AI experience by installing an AI image generation booth using the Karlo 2.0 API at 'Urban Break 2023,' Asia’s largest street art festival & art fair, held from July 13 to 16.

In July this year, Kakao Brain signed a partnership with Kakao Investment to increase investment opportunities for startups selected for the 'Karlo 100X Program.' They will continue to recruit participating startups to discover innovative AI application cases across various industries.

Kim Il-du, Co-CEO of Kakao Brain, emphasized, "We are making efforts in various ways not only to develop AI technology and services but also to advance the domestic AI ecosystem," adding, "Through the Karlo 100X Program, we will create a collaborative structure that supports diverse startups with industry expertise."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.