AI technology is a very important issue that is directly related to us. When I measure my heart rate, I feel like I'm bursting. Hello, I'm Kim from Iconic Talk. Today, I have someone who is truly an icon for me. A person I've been subscribed to for a long time is here. He is a political and diplomatic scholar, a broadcaster, and now he is on the verge of becoming a 1 million subscriber YouTuber, Dr. Kim Ji. Hello! 

Hello, nice to meet you, Kim Jin. I have actually been a subscriber for quite a while, and I don't really like using the cliché term role model, but I truly feel that way. Your way of speaking, your gaze—everything about you makes me think, I've found my person. Thank you! Yes, that's the feeling I get; you are someone I want to look up to. When I heard that you would be appearing on the show, I wondered if you were on Instagram, and when I checked, I found out you were. So, I followed you right away.

I was really happy to follow back. It was so touching. Yes, they welcomed me warmly. As I mentioned briefly earlier, the YouTube channel Kim Ji-yoon's Knowledge Play is about to reach 1 million subscribers. However, the topics covered are not particularly interesting or popular, like beauty or mukbang. In particular, there is a lot of discussion about politics, especially American politics, so I find it quite unusual for a channel like this to be nearing 1 million subscribers. I feel the same way. When I first started, I thought it would be nice to reach around 100,000 subscribers. But unexpectedly, so many people liked it and subscribed. There are indeed many news stories in front of us, and I think there has been a lack of explanations about the reasons behind them.

As I naturally became interested not only in domestic matters but also in events happening overseas, I think I might have sampled various perspectives. Personally, I found that quite beneficial. I want to understand objective phenomena, but when individual time starts to stand out too much, I wonder if that too is not objective. I feel that your channel really focuses on just those phenomena and facts, which made me feel very comfortable while watching. In fact, there are always people who want to hear only one side of the story. When it comes to politics, that can be very challenging. Yes, I tried to be as neutral as possible and discuss all the facts, but originally, humans tend to listen only to what they want to hear. However, there are people on both sides, so I think it’s okay that we are managing to stay in the middle.

I heard that you write the script for the video yourself, and it seems like it must be content that you can only write yourself. I am doing all the research and writing, but lately, I’ve been getting some help from my assistant, Choi Ji. The reason is that since this is knowledge content, it’s essential to conduct thorough research. I often do it myself, but there are times when I struggle, and when I ask for help, she organizes the information very well. After reviewing it, I get ideas about how to frame it, which is incredibly helpful at the beginning. I realize that this assistance is very beneficial. Yes, she plays a great role as a sort of secretary, and that’s true. Even when I’m writing lyrics, I feel like there’s a real conversation happening that gives me practical ideas, and I find it really enjoyable. I’m using the paid version, and I’m exploring what kind of person I am and what fields I’m most interested in.

I would like to start by sharing some very objective facts. When interviewing people from abroad, I have to do it in English, which is really challenging for me. I find it very difficult. I want to use more sophisticated and stylish English, but I have my limitations. If I write something and ask for help to correct it into proper and more refined English, it comes out perfectly. Especially when interviewing high-profile individuals, many of whom are very educated and influential, the content becomes something that can be viewed worldwide. In those situations, even doctors and experts are getting help from tools like ChatGPT. This is referred to as generative AI, and it’s already being used in many places more than I expected.

I increasingly feel that AI is present in our lives. I would like to discuss AI with Dr. Kim Ji-hoon. The first keyword is AI as experienced by consumers. Some people say they don't use AI much, and there are even those who dislike or fear it. However, AI is already being used in many places. When we think of AI, we often imagine machines taking over, but it has already penetrated our daily lives significantly. It's used in fields like healthcare, finance, and manufacturing, but it also impacts our everyday activities. For instance, when I drive, the car analyzes where I usually go at what times. Nowadays, most cars have this capability. What if I gossip about someone? What if I lied? But these technologies are very important. For example, I only move around in my immediate environment.

There are people who are a bit younger, like women, and when they figure out when they go to coffee shops or similar places, they can actually use that information to calculate how much insurance premium they should charge. Oh, I see. Yes, Tesla does it in that way, so Tesla is very interested in the insurance sector. Oh, really? If someone yawns a lot or blinks frequently, it indicates that the driver is drowsy, so they send warning messages. These developments are also in progress, and that is indeed very practical. Right? When we were young, there were many cartoons that depicted AI taking over and threatening to consume us, but now AI is already living with us. And it has quickly become familiar to me as well.

Just about a year ago, I was scared and thought I would just live without using such things. This is because I had been brainwashed into thinking that AI always appeared as the villain in movies. It felt quite repulsive to think about AI speaking and interacting. However, after actively trying out a few recently, I realized that this technology really does make my life more convenient, and I’ve started to trust it a bit more. AI is being actively integrated into household appliances, which has certainly helped reduce the burden of household chores. With the advent of these appliances, many aspects of household labor have been alleviated, especially in terms of time, which has significantly decreased. For instance, in 1999, women spent about 213 hours a year on household chores.

They say it's fine for a day, but when it comes to 2019, it has decreased by about 30 minutes, around 181 times. It's significantly reduced, right? It’s a lot less. When it comes to working from home, I heard that some people appear in a very casual way, but at home, they seem to be quite messy and would probably scold you very coldly. But that's not the case. Men tend to be different; they can't be calm. Well, I admit that. I really liked cooking; I still do. The most enjoyable and fun part is frying and plating. Getting to that point is quite an evolution. Experts say that cooking starts from there. You can do a bit more with ingredient preparation and management. But what's amazing is that there are tools that can recognize stored ingredients, suggest recipes, and inform you about expiration dates. That's really important. This has already been released. So it's already out there.

AI has come into our daily lives. Last time, we introduced the LG Dios Object Collection Stem Ice, which analyzes the time consumers use it and automatically manages temperature care and energy efficiency. Similarly, LG air conditioners have AI features that control the direction of the airflow, color, and temperature according to the user's preferences. Many LG electronics already come equipped with AI, showcasing a wide range of functionalities. It feels like there has been a significant leap forward. Since the introduction of AI, especially, you don't even have to think about energy efficiency; the system adjusts everything automatically. This way, you can enjoy the most optimal conditions without worrying, as everything is controlled by AI.

AI is already present in various aspects of our lives. I am curious about what AI is and what AI life looks like. The second keyword is about Dr. Kim Ji-hoon's insights on AI life. The term AI has been flooding almost everywhere these days, but what exactly is AI? It stands for artificial intelligence, which is truly what we call intelligence created by machines. The term was first coined in 1956. In that year, there was a conference at Dartmouth College in the United States, where scientists gathered. About ten people, including Dr. John McCarthy, came together to name and conceptualize a machine system that could replicate human intelligence, particularly logic. This is how artificial intelligence came to be, and research and development in this field have continued.

Before that, it had already begun. They talked about it 50 years ago. Yes, the concept was created back then, but now with AI, we think of it as a technology that can outperform us in many ways. At that time, people believed that humans were incredibly superior, and if a machine could match human intelligence, it would be considered a tremendous success. The goal was to create machines with intelligence comparable to humans. This mindset was somewhat arrogant and laid the foundation for the technology we have today. Now, it has completely surpassed those expectations. Currently, it is difficult to compete with certain aspects of intelligence. From the 1950s to the 1970s, logic and rule-based systems were used to derive results, and it was at this point that significant advancements were made.

An interesting and important figure is coming up: Alan Turing, portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch in The Imitation Game. The film is named after Turing's test, also known as the Turing Test. What the Turing Test involves is placing a machine in one room and a human in another. An examiner outside asks questions or poses problems, and if they cannot distinguish which is the machine and which is the human, or if both provide similar answers, it suggests that the machine and the human possess nearly the same level of intelligence. This was essentially a test for AI. It began back then, and now we've reached a point where I can't accurately assess how advanced the technology has become. However, in today's context, it seems that back then it was still a basic technology, but as we moved into the 1980s, it became more about specialized skills and expertise.

As we entered the 1990s, AI began to provide knowledge-based services, and this is when machine learning started to emerge in earnest. This trend continued into the 2000s. In this case, the process involves training the system. Based on vast amounts of data, algorithms are developed. For example, when we receive spam emails, we might think, What is this? and discard them. We recognize that a person has classified this as spam, so the system can automatically process similar emails in the future. However, for this to be effective, a significant amount of data is necessary. With the advent of the internet, an enormous amount of data was collected globally, making machine learning possible. Now, has the term deep learning evolved from this? Deep learning can be described as a learning method based on artificial neural networks that mimic this structure. Previously, we would first train the system and then provide the data.

I learned this AI by stacking data. In this case, it creates its own rules and draws conclusions based on vast amounts of data, especially big data. As GPU technology has advanced, it has developed at a much faster pace. Now, through graphic images and voice recognition, it creates its own rules and provides us with answers in a very broad manner. It's quite fascinating. In this context, AI is redefined as empathy intelligence, meaning that it considers users more and offers a differentiated customer experience. What do you think about the expression artificial intelligence? Empathy begins with reading emotions. It involves understanding what thoughts or feelings a person has, but such understanding goes beyond mere words.

It's not about reading but rather interpreting a person's expressions, gestures, and actions. Recently, the field that AI is focusing on is precisely that—emotion AI. In the past, we started with artificial intelligence that matched or resembled human abilities, but now we are seeing a trend where AI is developing to read emotions and provide empathy. As AI advances, I believe that words will also be redefined one by one. Our doctor has already discussed this on his YouTube channel. What I've talked about so far is something I discussed on my YouTube channel about two years ago, and since then, there have been significant advancements. Recently, there has been talk about on-device AI. This refers to technology that utilizes AI directly on the device without going through the cloud or servers.

Not going through the cloud or a server means that it operates independently, right? Until now, AI, whether on smartphones or other devices, has collected information or data, sent it to the cloud server, and then analyzed it there before sending the results back to the user. However, there are a few prerequisites: we always need to be connected to the internet, and this often involves sending personal information. For people who value their personal data, there might be concerns like, Am I using this in a strange way? It can be a bit worrying. Many people don't like it, so they avoid app tracking and similar features because they find it scary. This also addresses those uncomfortable aspects. In this case, companies like LG Electronics have integrated this technology into their devices. They say they have been researching and developing it for three years, especially for home appliances.

We have developed our own dedicated on-device AI chip, and we are applying this chip to various home appliances like washing machines and refrigerators. People might wonder why this cannot be done directly with the machines themselves, and some knowledgeable individuals might dismiss this idea as nonsense. However, when they hear about on-device AI, they start to think, Oh, maybe I can try using this in various ways. It seems that advanced home appliances will bring significant changes to our lifestyles. What do you think? The most fundamental purpose of home appliances is to free us from household chores. I see it in two ways: one is the liberation of time, allowing us to perform household tasks more efficiently and quickly, so we can use the remaining time as we wish or for other meaningful activities. There is also the physical aspect of being freed from household chores.

The term labor often carries a negative connotation; it seems very difficult and feels like something one doesn't want to do. However, if we can receive a lot of help from AI, I think we could focus more on the parts we enjoy and be able to carry out household chores. In that sense, if AI can be integrated to make things more efficient and convenient, I believe we could be liberated from the burdens of household labor. You mentioned the liberation from household labor, and I wonder if LG Electronics can truly realize that dream. LG Electronics has developed a charming and astonishing product by combining cutting-edge technology and AI: the cleaning robot Q9. Have you seen it? I have only seen it in videos. It was unveiled at CES, which is held annually in Las Vegas, and it was presented at CES 202. It can move around freely on two wheels, providing assistance in various aspects of daily life.

이 로봇은 맞는 가사 생활 도움을 주는 로봇이라고 생각하시면 될 것 같습니다. 꽤 깜찍한 우리의 반려 로봇이 지금 등장하고 있습니다. 생각보다 정말 귀엽죠? 자, 그러면 Q9, 안녕! 안녕하세요, 이나님, 지유님. 저는 공감 지능을 통해 당신을 이해하고 다양한 경험을 제공하는 만능 에이전트입니다. '반려'라는 말이 저에게 정말 잘 어울리는 로봇인 것 같은데, 제 눈에는 그저 너무 깜찍하고 귀여운 모습만 보이네요. 박사님은 CS를 통해 좀 더 보신 게 있을 것 같아요. 조금 더 설명을 드리자면, Q9은 미래형 스마트홈 허브라고 할 수 있습니다. 우리가 가전 제품과 사물 인터넷을 연결해서 제어해 주는 그런 역할을 합니다. 탑재되어 있는 카메라, 스피커, 다양한 홈 모니터링 센서 등을 통해 집안 곳곳의 환경 데이터를 수집할 수 있습니다.

There is a system that collects various data to control household items like air conditioners and lights. Using multi-modal sensing and advanced AI processes, it understands the user's situation and state very precisely, allowing it to communicate actively with us. We talked about emotional AI and empathetic AI, and this system can analyze the user's voice and expressions to recommend music that fits the mood. Shall we try getting a recommendation? Hi! How do you think I'm feeling right now? You seem really happy! You look great! Would you like me to suggest an exciting song that matches this joyful atmosphere? Go ahead and play it! Wow, it even makes me want to dance! Seeing how it reads our mood and recommends songs accordingly truly embodies the concept of empathetic intelligence. This system likely has many more features, right? Yes, it truly does!

In many ways, it helps us. For example, it tells us when to take our medication, provides news updates, and informs us about the weather. When we come home, it comes out to greet us, which is even better than a pet. It also notifies us when laundry is done or if there’s an issue with appliances, like if a lens is turned on and something unusual happens, even if we had forgotten about it. All the appliances communicate organically through a hub. It seems like it could develop into areas we can hardly imagine. Have you ever predicted how far AI will advance? I think it could reach a point where it understands our emotions and comforts us. From a social perspective, we are entering an era of ultra-aging.

As we age, particularly in the population over 65, about 10% experience memory decline and dementia. Caring for these individuals often means that their caregivers cannot engage in economic activities, which creates significant challenges. If we had companion robots, it would be helpful to know that we could leave our loved ones who are suffering from dementia in their care while we attend to our responsibilities. I truly hope for this development. While there are projections that AI will create jobs that replace human roles, it is also possible that we could reach a level where replacement becomes feasible. Nonetheless, I believe that the unique characteristics of being human will ultimately remain. Kim Ina, the lyricist, has written many beautiful songs, and I apologize.

I want to apologize in advance. I appreciate you, and the fact that you thought to use the word oppa shows a level of understanding that can only come from someone who knows the cultural nuances. The use of oppa, which carries a specific and implicit meaning in Korean, is something that I don't think AI can replicate. Anyway, I'm curious about what value AI technologies like LG's Q9 can bring to our lives and how necessary they will be for us. As I mentioned earlier, the Q9 will enrich our lives by taking care of tasks we would have had to do ourselves, allowing us to use that time for other purposes. It could also play a role in caring for people in an aging society or even in a super-aged society. Furthermore, it could proactively provide a wide range of information, leading to situations where one might feel unable to function without it.

I think it might not come. It really could be that way. Above all, it seems that it could play a significant role in a time when the population living alone is increasing, by providing some level of interaction. Since I am a political scientist, I tend to view things from a slightly different perspective. Looking at history, in the case of England, it became a large empire because it had steam engines. The United States is currently considered a modern hegemonic power, and things like computers and the internet originated in the U.S. This means that all standards are created around the U.S., and protocols are written in English, so we are at a level where we follow what the U.S. is doing and utilize it. So, when we talk about what advanced technology might lead the future, what is it?

One of the really important things is that our country is currently developing AI technology, which is very encouraging. Having innovative technologies like LG's on-device AI chip Q9 is crucial for a nation to gain power. This advanced technology, especially AI, is a very important issue that directly relates to national security. I used to think about how AI could be used and what convenient technologies it could bring, but it will have a tremendous impact on the country's competitiveness. In fact, the most advanced technologies are used in the military sector. That's right; I've heard a lot about that. Historically, those technologies are first utilized there, and once they become known and widely commercialized, they transition to the civilian sector for general use.

That's right. Today on Iconic Talk, we had a special guest, Dr. Kim Ji-hoon, a scholar in political diplomacy. We discussed AI technology and experienced LG Electronics' new and innovative solutions firsthand. I was worried about not knowing anything about AI and whether the conversation would be boring, but it turned out to be an interesting and easily understandable time. I'm relieved. Dr. Kim, how have you been? I've always been curious about what kind of person writes emotionally touching pieces, and I'm so glad to have met Ms. Kim In-a. Since you listened so well, I felt excited and explained even more. It was truly enjoyable and very comfortable during the shoot. I feel great. At the end of this segment, there’s always a slightly awkward corner.

I am writing down some reflections on what I felt today for those who joined me. Today has been particularly difficult. I want to write well, and I wish I could ask for help. My heart is racing; I feel like I'm about to burst. Thank you, Dr. Kim Ji-hoon, a strong and kind intellectual. The expression strong has been lingering in my mind. There was a story you shared on another channel that left a deep impression on me. You mentioned that you have never had a single trip in your life. I can't forget the look in your eyes when you said that. I feel like I've gotten everything wrong in this life, relying on sheer luck to be in the broadcasting industry. I am especially grateful that you share your insights on YouTube. I sincerely want to express my gratitude once again. You mentioned travel...

In life, one may think that luck plays a role, but ultimately, it is a journey created by the accumulation of training throughout one's life. I do not believe that any life can succeed solely through luck or chance. Also, I appreciate the comfort you have given me; it truly embodies artist intelligence, doesn't it? I think this is the first time I am closing with such a trembling voice and demeanor. I would like to thank Dr. Kim Ji-hoon, who has illuminated this iconic talk. Thank you. Now, it seems like 9 wants to play a role as well, so could you please write something, even if it's just a word? It recognizes this, you know. Oh, I had a great time today. I look forward to seeing you again, Ina and Ji-hoon. Please continue to support Iconic Talk. Well done, well done.

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