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Sun, January 17, 2021 | 09:28
Head of commerce chamber asks court for leniency in Samsung heir's bribery case
Head of commerce chamber asks court for leniency in Samsung heir's bribery case
The head of South Korea's leading business lobby group on Friday sent a letter to a Seoul court asking for leniency in the upcoming sentencing of the Samsung Group heir in a bribery case, the group said.
2021-01-15 20:02
AI developer to discard data used in controversial 'female' chatbot
AI developer to discard data used in controversial 'female' chatbot
The South Korean developer of a controversial chatbot said Friday it will discard all data and learning algorithms used in training the artificial intelligence (AI) platform amid mounting criticism over its data collection process and hate speech. Scatter Lab, a Seoul-based startup, said it has decided to pull the plug on its 20-year-old “female” chatbot persona called Lee Lu...
2021-01-15 15:40
  • Controversial chatbot leaves lessons on AI use ethics
Xiaomi, CNOOC, Skyrizon blacklisted in US
Xiaomi, CNOOC, Skyrizon blacklisted in US
The U.S. government has blacklisted Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp. and China's third-largest national oil company for alleged military links, heaping pressure on Beijing in President Donald Trump's last week in office. The Department of Defense added nine companies to its list of Chinese companies with military links, including Xiaomi and state-owned plane manufacturer...
2021-01-15 12:50
Samsung rolls out new 108-megapixel image sensor
Samsung rolls out new 108-megapixel image sensor
Samsung Electronics has introduced a new 108-megapixel image sensor Friday that enables smartphones to offer sharper and detailed images in ultra-high resolution. With the latest product, the tech giant targets to take the leadership in fast-growing image sensor market.
Baek Byung-yeul | 2021-01-15 00:10
  • Samsung unveils Galaxy S21
Samsung unveils Galaxy S21
Samsung unveils Galaxy S21
Samsung Electronics has unveiled its new Galaxy S21 smartphone which it boasts will allow people to do things more easily as it enhances the company's presence in the premium phone market. The tech giant held an unpacked event Friday, online due to the virus pandemic. Samsung said the 5G network-enabled Galaxy S21 series comes with three different models - the Galaxy S21, S21...
Baek Byung-yeul | 2021-01-15 00:10
  • Samsung rolls out new 108-megapixel image sensor
KT's presence at hotels grows with AI
KT's presence at hotels grows with AI
KT has been investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) as it is on track to transform into a digital platform-oriented entity. With the AI technology the firm has developed thus far, KT is scaling up its presence in the hotel industry.
Kim Bo-eun | 2021-01-14 15:05
Twitter CEO admits banning Trump sets dangerous precedent
Twitter CEO admits banning Trump sets dangerous precedent
Twitter Inc Chief Executive Jack Dorsey said on Wednesday that banning President Donald Trump from its social media platform after last week's violence at the U.S. Capitol was the "right decision," but said it sets a dangerous precedent. San Francisco-based Twitter last week removed Trump's account, which had 88 million followers, citing the risk of further violence following...
2021-01-14 13:47
LG CNS promotes digital transformation
LG CNS promotes digital transformation
LG CNS employees promote the IT firm's blog, which focuses on technologies for digital transformation, at the company's office in Seoul, Thursday. LG CNS said its blog has garnered more than 10 million visitors, proving the pivotal role it has played in achieving digital transformation. / Courtesy of LG CNS
Baek Byung-yeul | 2021-01-14 13:16
[Reporter's notebook] Platform giants may need to rethink strategy
[Reporter's notebook] Platform giants may need to rethink strategy
The departure of Google Korea CEO John Lee and the appointment of new chief Kim Kyoung-hoon is drawing attention back to the controversy surrounding the Google Play store's fee policy.
Kim Bo-eun | 2021-01-14 13:16
Samsung, LG eye market for wireless earphone batteries
Samsung, LG eye market for wireless earphone batteries
Samsung and LG are eyeing the micro battery market for wireless ear buds, as models evolve and demand for the devices grows. While EV batteries are their main business, the companies are also seeking to capture opportunities in the growing market for wireless headphone batteries.
Kim Bo-eun | 2021-01-14 09:16
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