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On the 11th, at the AI Convergence Complex in Gwangju Cheomdan 3 District, Mayor Kang Gijeong of Gwangju and attendees performed a citizen resolution performance to attract the National AI Computing Center to Gwangju during the "Everyone's AI, Gwangju Vision Proclamation Ceremony." Provided by Gwangju City

On September 11, the city of Gwangju and the Artificial Intelligence Industry Convergence Project Group held the "Everyone's AI, Gwangju Vision Proclamation Ceremony" at the AI Convergence Complex in Cheomdan 3 District, Gwangju, presenting a vision for Gwangju to become a leading AI-centered city. The event was attended by over 500 people, including Mayor Kang Gijeong, members of the Gwangju City Council, university presidents, representatives from economic organizations, companies, related institutions, and citizens.

The proclamation ceremony was the first occasion to publicly unveil how the entire city-including citizens’ daily lives and the industrial sector-will transform through AI, based on the 600 billion won "AI Phase 2 Project," which was exempted from the preliminary feasibility study on August 22.

The event proceeded in the following order: the first public demonstration of an autonomous driving simulator, a presentation on Gwangju's AI achievements and Phase 2 vision, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with 21 AI companies for relocation to Gwangju, and a citizen resolution performance to attract the National AI Computing Center to Gwangju.

Notably, during the "Everyone's AI, Gwangju" vision presentation, specific tasks were introduced to show how the daily lives of citizens could change every hour once the Phase 2 project is fully underway. Key initiatives included an AI-powered park playground, an AI traffic and public transportation optimization system, AI cleaning robots, a 24-hour AI civil affairs assistant, an AI democracy platform, AI-based care and primary doctor services, personalized AI cultural content, and AI safety supervisors-innovative projects enabling citizens to experience and benefit from AI in their everyday lives.

On this day, the city also signed a "Gwangju Relocation Business Agreement" with 21 companies in the semiconductor and AI fields. These companies will either relocate to Gwangju or establish offices there, contributing to the growth of the AI industry and the development of local talent.

Additionally, through the "Citizen Resolution Performance to Attract the National AI Computing Center to Gwangju," which is part of the Ministry of Science and ICT's 2.5 trillion won public project announced on September 8, the city reaffirmed its determination to secure the center.

Mayor Kang Gijeong presented the "Everyone's AI Gwangju Vision" and outlined a blueprint for how Gwangju citizens and South Korea will change through the realization of AI for all. He stated, "The fastest way for South Korea to become one of the world's top three AI powers is to develop Gwangju, where infrastructure, talent, and companies are concentrated, into an AI-centered city. With the 600 billion won budget we have secured, we will realize 'Everyone's AI,' transforming citizens' lives, public administration, and industry. Gwangju's AI will not be the asset of a specific company or a select few citizens, but will belong to all citizens."

Mayor Kang also emphasized, "The most urgent task on Gwangju's path to becoming an AI-centered city is attracting the National AI Computing Center. The center is not just a facility; it means 1,000 companies will come to Gwangju, and 10,000 new youth jobs will be created in the city. Please join Gwangju in this bold challenge that will determine South Korea's future."

With the proclamation ceremony, Gwangju will now fully launch the AI Phase 2 Project. The city also plans to pursue designation as a National AI Convergence Complex and a regulatory free zone, and to establish a high school for AI prodigies, solidifying its position as a true AI-centered city.

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