In the AI Era, Exploring New Directions for Cultural Innovation... Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hosts 'Digital Innovation Forum'

Discussion on Innovation Plans in Law & Policy, Sports & Tourism, and Arts & Content Sectors

In the era of artificial intelligence (AI), a forum on cultural enjoyment and innovation through digital technology will be held.

'2024 Culture, Sports and Tourism Digital Innovation Forum'
[Photo by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism]

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on the 6th that it will hold the '2024 Culture, Sports and Tourism Digital Innovation Forum' on the 7th at the Seoul Garden Hotel in Mapo-gu, Seoul, in collaboration with the Korea Culture Information Service, the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation, the Korea Tourism Organization, the Arts Council Korea, the Korea Copyright Protection Agency, and the Korea Creative Content Agency.

This forum, under the theme "A New World, Enjoying Culture Digitally," is designed as a platform for experts and the public to discuss innovative approaches and ways of cultural enjoyment in the fields of culture, sports, and tourism using digital technology, especially AI.

The first part will feature the awards ceremony for the "Cultural Digital Innovation and Data Utilization Contest" and a keynote speech.

From May 8 to July 15, the contest attracted participation from about 260 teams. After two rounds of judging, a total of 23 teams were selected (5 grand prizes, 9 excellence awards, and 9 encouragement awards). Among them, the 5 grand prize teams will receive awards from the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Following the awards ceremony, a keynote speech will be delivered by author Song Gil-young, titled "Era Forecast: Nomination Society." Song will lecture on cultural enjoyment in the new personal era, providing insights into the changing society and human mind based on data, under the theme "Communication between Culture and Data Technology in the AI Era."

The second part will feature expert discussions in three fields: law and systems, sports and tourism, and arts and content.

Measures to address distortions related to Korea occurring in generative AI will be explored. Support methods for electronic forensics using large language models to protect copyrights will also be discussed.

Additionally, cases of AI technology business and research applications in the sports sector, digital services in tourism, and domestic and international digital and AI trends will be reviewed. Changes in each industry based on AI will also be predicted.

The flow of artistic creation and enjoyment in the generative AI era will be examined, along with an outlook on the current status and future of the content industry in the AI era.

At the venue, visitors can experience an extended virtual world (metaverse) integrated with digital new technologies and explore an exhibition hall showcasing innovative cases. Detailed information about this event can be found on the official website and the Culture Portal.

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