Yeongju City Selected for 'On-Device AI Demonstration Project'... 7.6 Billion Won Invested in Smart Crime Prevention and Environmental Management

Yeongju City in North Gyeongsang Province has been finally selected for the 'On-Device AI Service Demonstration and Expansion Project' contest, hosted by the Ministry of Science and ICT and organized by the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA).

The project is titled 'Yeongju ON: A Safer and Improved City Opened by On-Device AI.'

'On-device AI' refers to technology that performs AI computations directly on the device itself, without the need for network connectivity. This technology is gaining attention in the field of smart public services due to its advantages in real-time processing, security, and energy efficiency.

Through this project, Yeongju City plans to establish several systems: an AI CCTV-based smart crime prevention system, wildfire monitoring using drones, and an algae bloom prediction and management system for Yeongju Lake. In particular, the CCTV for crime prevention will incorporate AI video analysis technology to detect abnormal situations in real time and help prevent crimes.

The city participated in this contest by forming a consortium with a total of 10 organizations, including North Gyeongsang Province, Pohang Technopark, and companies specializing in AI semiconductors and devices. With the project's selection, a total of 7.6 billion won will be invested?5.7 billion won from the national government and 1.9 billion won from the local government. The demonstration project will be carried out over two years, from this year until 2026.

An official from Yeongju City stated, "On-device AI is a core industry of the future, and through this project, Yeongju will take a step forward as a leading AI city," adding, "We will continue to expand smart public services that citizens can truly experience."

Yeongju City Hall.

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