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From K-pop to sales girls: AI goes mainstream in South Korea

1 Oct 02:49 Key points summarised by AI

AI humans are rapidly integrating into South Korean society, taking on diverse public roles from K-pop idols and news anchors to sales representatives.
Companies like Pulse9 are pioneering the creation of virtual humans, initially driven by the K-pop industry's demand for scandal-free, round-the-clock performers, now expanding into corporate and customer-facing roles.
The technology, exemplified by virtual human Zaein, combines deepfake AI with human actors to perform complex tasks, showcasing the current blend of artificial intelligence and human talent.
Despite the projected massive growth of the virtual human market, experts highlight the critical need for clear regulations to address the ethical implications and distinguish between reality and deepfakes.

Yesterday 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government will launch the "Chainat-Pasak-Gulf" water diversion canal project in fiscal year 2027, a seven-year mega-infrastructure initiative.
This permanent structural solution aims to mitigate recurrent central plains flooding by diverting water from the Chao Phraya River directly into the Gulf of Thailand, significantly reducing flow to major cities like Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul justifies the long-term investment as a means to reduce future damages and fiscal burdens, contrasting it with the 40-50 billion baht spent annually on short-term flood relief.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister instructed officials to expand drainage capacity into the Tha Chin River and swiftly remove water hyacinths to improve immediate flood management.