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South Korea to offer free, unlimited AI access to all citizens

South Korea is launching an ambitious initiative to provide all citizens with free, unlimited access to generative AI services. This program, dubbed "AI for All," aims to integrate AI into daily life for tasks such as managing appointments, finding housing, and handling taxes. The rollout is planned with a beta service in September 2026 and a nationwide launch by the end of 2026, supported by significant government investment in AI infrastructure, including 512 NVIDIA B200 GPUs. AI

IMPACT This initiative could significantly accelerate AI adoption and integration into daily life for an entire nation, potentially serving as a model for other countries.

RANK_REASON Government policy initiative to provide widespread access to AI technology.

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South Korea to offer free, unlimited AI access to all citizens

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  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · geekrealmhub ·

    South Korea is moving forward with its “AI for All” program, aiming to provide the entire population with free, unlimited access to AI services. SK Telecom, Kak

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