Daegu City announced on the 3rd that it will introduce an AI character reporter named ‘Aigu’ to mark the 40th anniversary of the monthly magazine ‘Daegu Munhwa’ and to keep pace with the expanding use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
‘Daegu Munhwa’ plans to utilize AI and various digital technologies to deliver news about local culture and arts more effectively.
‘Aigu’ is a compound word of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Daegu, and the character was designed with the motif of the eagle, the city bird of Daegu.
This character, created using AI technology, has a round shape and is depicted holding a pen in one hand, symbolizing the image of a reporter. The ‘i9’ inscription on the character’s body symbolically represents AI and Daegu.
This friendly character design is part of efforts to approach readers more closely.
‘Aigu’ is responsible for writing brief news articles, introducing trends in the cultural and arts sectors, collecting and summarizing information on cultural events, and organizing profiles of notable figures in ‘Daegu Munhwa.’ Additionally, it engages in various activities such as proposing ideas for articles and conducting research.
This strategy aims to gradually secure the stability and reliability of AI technology and provide readers with more accurate and useful information.
Articles written by ‘Aigu’ will be available from the February 2025 issue in both print and e-book formats, and the role of ‘Aigu’ in ‘Daegu Munhwa’ will be gradually expanded in the future.
Unlike other AI applications, ‘Aigu’ is expected to act not just as a simple tool but as a colleague working alongside human reporters, creating synergy through collaboration.
Lee Jae-seong, Director of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of Daegu City, said, “The introduction of the AI reporter ‘Aigu’ in the monthly ‘Daegu Munhwa’ is an innovative attempt in line with the AI era and is expected to improve work efficiency. We will strive to provide more diverse and rich content and contribute to the development of local culture and arts.”
Meanwhile, the monthly ‘Daegu Munhwa’ was launched in December 1985 by the Daegu Directly Governed City and boasts the second-longest history among literary magazines nationwide. It is distributed free of charge at local libraries, cultural spaces, and other locations at the end of each month and is also available as an e-book.
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