KT Discusses Standards for Responsible AI at UN Event: "Building Digital Trust"

Proposing the Core Elements of Trust in the Era of Agent AI
Introducing Governance and Best Practices for Ensuring AI Safety

KT announced on July 9 that it participated in a global event hosted by the United Nations (UN) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), where it discussed responsible artificial intelligence (AI) and cooperation for global AI standards.

Wanjin Park, Senior Executive Director of Tech Strategy at KT AX Future Technology Institute (fourth from the left), is presenting at the Global AI Governance Dialogue. Provided by KT

On July 7 (local time), KT took part in the "AI for Good Global Summit" held in Geneva, Switzerland, specifically in the roundtable session titled "AI Foundation: Digital Trust and AI Infrastructure for All."

During this session, KT discussed strategies for establishing the "core elements of trust" in the era of agent AI. These core elements refer to "identity," which indicates whose agent it is; "consent," which defines the scope of authorization; and "verifiability," which determines whether proof is possible.

KT pointed out that while traffic was previously centered around humans and systems, it is now shifting toward agents. In this changing landscape, a framework for the core elements of trust is necessary to ensure agents act safely. KT emphasized that such a framework should not be a closed system tied to specific platforms but instead be built on open, interoperable standards and a neutral trust infrastructure that operates across companies and borders.

On the same day, KT also participated in the "Global AI Governance Dialogue" held at the UN, where it discussed best practices and cooperation strategies for AI governance. This event, launched last year, serves as a forum for governments and stakeholders worldwide to discuss international cooperation for safe and inclusive AI.

In a specific session titled "Respecting, Protecting, and Fulfilling Human Rights: Transparency, Accountability, and Human Intervention," KT stated that the human rights principles established by the UN must continue to be guaranteed and maintained as AI advances. KT also introduced its own policies and governance frameworks to ensure AI safety and explained that these are being applied to its services, such as the Genie TV AI agent. Furthermore, KT expressed its intention to jointly develop prevention, protection, and monitoring systems related to AI safety in collaboration with the UN.

Wanjin Park, Senior Executive Vice President of Tech Strategy at KT AX Future Technology Institute, said, "In an era where agents act on behalf of people, it is more important than ever to both accelerate technological innovation and guarantee human rights while building interoperable digital trust. KT will take responsibility and actively contribute to global standardization discussions as a provider capable of directly developing AI models and offering a neutral trust infrastructure."

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