"User Protection and Response to False Information" KMCC Delegation in the U.S. Discusses Policy Cooperation with Nevada

[The Financial News] The Korean government and the state of Nevada, United States, discussed ways to cooperate on user protection policies in the broadcasting, media, and communications sector, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and responses to false or manipulated information.
The Korea Media and Communications Commission (KMCC) announced on the 9th that, on the occasion of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) being held in Las Vegas, it visited the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development and the Nevada Broadcasters Association to discuss cooperation on AI user protection and next-generation technology policies.
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) took place from the 6th to the 9th (local time) in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The KMCC delegation has been visiting Nevada on a six-day, four-night schedule starting on the 5th to tour CES, meet with government agencies, and assess the latest trends in broadcasting and telecommunications technologies.
On the 8th (local time), Seung-han Shin, Director-General for Market Research and Deliberation, and other members of the delegation met with Economic Commissioner Thomas J. Burns at the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development. They discussed policy issues related to user protection, including the use of AI and responses to false or manipulated information. Both sides shared policy trends and agreed to strengthen joint responses through continued cooperation.
On the 7th (local time), at the "Next K-Wave Entertech Forum," held during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to highlight the present and future of Korean entertainment technology, Seung-han Shin gave a presentation on "Korea’s broadcasting and telecommunications policies and international cooperation in the age of artificial intelligence."
On the 6th (local time), he also held talks with Mitch Fox, President of the Nevada Broadcasters Association, and representatives of local broadcasters. They discussed the critical role of broadcasting in delivering reliable public information as well as disaster and public-interest information, and exchanged substantive views on key issues such as next-generation broadcasting technologies.
The delegation then visited the Korea Pavilion, where Korea’s innovative technologies are mainly showcased, and attended the opening ceremony of the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) Vertigo Exhibition. They were briefed on the technology development process and global cooperation plans, and offered encouragement to those involved.
KMCC plans to further strengthen international cooperation in broadcasting and media communications policy and in the field of artificial intelligence through this visit.


kaya@fnnews.com Choi Hye-rim Reporter