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Other·4d ago·all news from August 18, 2026

Korea Jettisons Startup From High-Stakes Sovereign AI Contest

South Korea has removed the Motif Technologies Co. team from its sovereign AI competition, leaving three groups to continue in the project. The contest aims to develop indigenous artificial intelligence capabilities for the nation, with officials narrowing the field as the selection process moves forward.

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