President Lee, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Discuss Corporate Profit Sharing

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated during a conversation with President Lee Jae-myung that, regarding redistribution in the artificial intelligence (AI) era, an equity-based profit-sharing system is more desirable than simple cash assistance.

Senior Presidential Spokesperson Kang Yu-jung stated that afternoon that CEO Altman explained during his meeting with President Lee, "In the AI era, an equity-based model where citizens share corporate profits together can be more desirable than simple cash support."

When President Lee explained South Korea's AI industry promotion plans and asked for his view on "methods for wealth distribution in the AI era," CEO Altman reportedly gave this response.

CEO Altman also evaluated the three major mega-projects as "a globally exemplary case," and expressed anticipation for utilizing South Korea as a test bed for next-generation AI devices slated for release in the first quarter of next year, signaling a will to expand cooperation, according to Senior Spokesperson Kang.

In addition, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang met with President Lee and emphasized the importance of national AI capabilities, stating, "You can import AI, but you cannot outsource a nation's intelligence," Senior Spokesperson Kang stated.

Senior Spokesperson Kang also added, "Broadcom CEO Hock Tan highly evaluated South Korea's AI policy and global AI hub vision," and projected that demand for AI infrastructure will continue to expand at least through 2029.

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