Meeting with Villas Dhar, President of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
Oh Sehoon: "Advancement of cutting-edge technology... Benefits for the socially disadvantaged"
On the 23rd, Seoul Mayor Oh Sehoon met with Villas Dhar, President of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, at Seoul City Hall to exchange views on Seoul's AI (artificial intelligence) policies.
Villas Dhar is a global leader who serves as a member of the United Nations AI Advisory Board and as Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum's AI Action Alliance. He visited Korea to deliver the keynote speech at the 'Asian Leadership Conference 2025'.
On the 23rd, Seoul Mayor Oh Sehoon met with Villas Dar Patrick J. McGovern Foundation representative to discuss AI (artificial intelligence) policies. Seoul City
The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation is a global philanthropic organization that aims to build a fair and sustainable future through the responsible use of AI and data science. The foundation manages a fund of approximately $1.5 billion (about 2 trillion KRW) and is headquartered in Boston, United States. Villas Dhar stated, "AI should become a form of governance that creates economic opportunities for everyone," and added, "Korea, and especially Seoul, is not only understanding AI but is also demonstrating leadership and setting best practices."
In response, Mayor Oh said, "The advancement of cutting-edge science and technology makes significant contributions to prosperity, economic development, and the creation of businesses, but what is even more important is providing benefits to the socially disadvantaged." He further proposed global cooperation, saying, "If the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation participates in 'Smart Life Week 2025' and the 'Seoul Smart City Award', both of which will be held under the theme of 'AI for the Vulnerable', it would be of great benefit to both the foundation and Seoul City."
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