A presidential artificial intelligence (AI) strategy committee said Monday it aims to promote the establishment of large- and mid-scale AI data centers equipped with advanced graphics processing units (GPUs) and domestically produced AI semiconductors. The initiative, part of a national strategy to advance Korea as a global physical AI leader by 2030, was announced at a press conference marking the 100th day of the launch of the Presidential Council on National AI Strategy. Im Moon-young, standing vice chairman of the council, said the committee seeks to accelerate AI transformation in industries where Korea has competitive strengths and expand exports across the entire AI life cycle. These efforts would cover areas from data processing and model development to deployment and management. The council also plans to introduce a proactive and continuous security inspection system utilizing white-hat hackers. "This plan seeks to maximize the use of private-sector expertise and efficiency, including private white-hat hackers and cloud services, following the U.S. model in which private compani