[2023 Alternative Investment Forum] "AI Technology is Value-Neutral... Prepare with a Positive Attitude"

Sungkyunkwan University College of Software Convergence Professor Janghyun Kim Special Lecture
"AI Most Active in Art and Creative Fields Traditionally Considered Uniquely Human"

"If artificial intelligence (AI) is actively utilized in investment activities, we expect good results."

Professor Kim Jang-hyun of the School of Software Convergence at Sungkyunkwan University said at a special lecture during the '1st Asia Economy Alternative Investment Forum' held at the Conrad Hotel in Yeouido on the 4th, "AI technology is rapidly entering everyday life due to its applicability."

Professor Kim explained, "AI is being most actively used in the fields of art and creation, which were considered uniquely human domains," adding, "It is possible to compose poetry or draw pictures through AI." He continued, "AI can learn voices to sing songs of other singers or complete a song after learning only the first part of an unfinished piece."

He said, "If you train an AI anchor voice with 10 hours of actual anchor voice data, you can create an AI anchor indistinguishable from the real one," adding, "While the anchor is sleeping at home, the AI anchor can deliver urgent news."

Professor Kim stated, "Beyond the welcoming views of AI, concerns are growing," and emphasized, "It is a time when countermeasures are necessary."

Professor Kim Jang-hyun of the School of Global Convergence at Sungkyunkwan University is giving a special lecture titled "Essentials You Must Know in the AI Era" at the 1st Asia Economy Alternative Investment Forum held on the 4th at the Conrad Hotel in Yeouido, Seoul. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

As AI rapidly develops, concerns are increasing that AI could be misused to cause social chaos. Crimes using AI are on the rise. Professor Kim said, "Deepfake technology is used to create fake news," citing, "On May 22nd, fake news about an explosion at the U.S. Pentagon affected the stock market." He pointed out, "This showed that fake images can even influence the market," and added, "The technology that utilizes AI itself is value-neutral, but it can be maliciously used depending on its application."

Deepfake technology refers to the use of AI to generate fake images or synthesize videos. In South Korea, sex crimes involving the synthesis of other people's faces onto pornographic material have been occurring repeatedly. From 2021 to November 2022, 302 related crimes were reported. There is a problem in that ordinary people can also become targets.

Professor Kim predicted, "The technology that utilizes AI itself is value-neutral, but it can be maliciously used depending on its application," and said, "It can have a profound impact on the lives of members of society." He advised, "There is no need to avoid AI or run away from it. If we prepare for the AI era with a positive attitude, we can advance significantly."

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