KAIST launches AI college vision, aiming to shape next generation of global innovators

A promotional poster for KAIST College of AI Vision declaration ceremony / Courtesy of KAIST

As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes industries, research and daily life, KAIST on Sunday unveiled an ambitious vision for its newly established College of AI, positioning it as a hub for cultivating the talent and ideas expected to define the next era of technological change.

The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, known as KAIST, held its College of AI Vision declaration ceremony Monday at the Chung Geun-mo Conference Hall on its main campus in Daejeon.

The event was designed to present the college’s long-term strategy for talent development, research innovation, industry collaboration and the creation of a responsible AI ecosystem.

KAIST said the College of AI views AI not simply as a tool but as a foundation for generating new knowledge and driving transformation across science, technology, industry, education and society.

The college plans to train both advanced AI researchers and interdisciplinary talent capable of applying AI creatively across a wide range of fields.

The ceremony opened with welcoming remarks from KAIST President Kwang Hyung Lee.

Bae Kyung-hoon, deputy prime minister and minister of science and ICT, delivered a keynote speech outlining priorities for AI talent development and educational innovation in the AI era.

The event also marked the launch of the KAIST College of AI Advisory Board, which will provide strategic guidance on education, research, industry partnerships, global cooperation and responsible AI development.

Domestic participants include representatives from KAIST and major AI and ICT companies, including Naver Cloud, Lunit, Rebellions, Samsung Electronics, SK Telecom, Upstage, NC AI, InAble Fusion, Krafton and Hyundai Motor Group’s 42dot.

A special session on education and research in the AI era featured presentations by undergraduate students, followed by a panel discussion involving students, advisory board members and college leadership.

This article was published with the assistance of generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.