The ‘Framework Act on the Artificial Intelligence Industry,’ which will serve as the foundation for South Korea's AI industry, has been in effect since January 22. As AI has become an essential tool for university students, a precise understanding of this legislation is vital. Professor Sun Ji-won from the Hanyang University School of Law summarized the act saying, “It aims to establish human, material, market, and institutional foundations by highlighting AI as a future growth engine for the nation.”

The Framework Act on AI includes a provision for the ‘mandatory identification(watermarking) of generative AI usage.’ So, what would happen if a student does not indicate the use of AI in their assignments or graduation projects?

Professor Sun pointed out that the subject of this legal obligation is the business provider, not students. Since the watermark requirement applies to the companies launching the 토토사이트 경찰 조회 services, students using these services do not face direct legal liability.

However, students should still be cautious on copyright issues. “While using AI itself does not pose a copyright problem, the AI may infringe upon the copyrighted works of others when generating results,” Professor Sun advised. “Users must personally review the final product for plagiarism.”

The act also serves as a preventative measure ag토토사이트 경찰 조회nst criminal misuse, such as deepfakes. This is because it imposes obligations on providers to establish safety measures within their systems during the launch process. Professor Sun predicted that even without coercive measures, providers will voluntarily strengthen safety safeguards to avoid reputation risks in the market.

Within the industry, concerns were raised that the act might stifle corporate activity, particularly in the gaming and content sectors where the freedom for creativity is crucial. Professor Sun cautioned against over-interpreting regarding such concerns. His reasoning is that the obligations to secure safety and reliability within the act are closer to recommendations than forced regulations. "Since the Ministry of Science and ICT—the regulatory body—also interprets this act as a promotional law, it will not be a major obstacle for content creation," he predicted.

On the other hand, positive effects are expected in the semiconductor sector. Professor Sun analyzed that policies for creating a physical foundation specified in the bill will be an opportunity for the semiconductor industry. There is a high possibility that new business models and jobs will be created as the state supports the construction of data centers for 토토사이트 경찰 조회 operation and the development of low-power Neural Processing Units(NPUs).

An impact assessment system will be introduced for ‘High-Impact AI’ fields directly linked to basic human rights, such as healthcare and autonomous driving. This is similar to an Environmental Impact Assessment in the construction sector. “Providers will have an obligation to analyze the potential negative impacts of the AI technology on users' basic rights in advance and establish mitigation plans,” Professor Sun explained.

How should Hanyangians preparing for startups utilize the AI Framework Act? Professor Sun emphasized becoming a market player rather than relying solely on government support. She advised using the Ministry of Science and ICT’s AI support desks and guidelines as a means to prove the safety of AI services.

For Hanyangians aiming for global expansion, it is essential to grasp overseas regulatory trends, such as the ‘AI Act’ from the European Union. Due to its historical background, the EU has applied strong regulations emphasizing human rights and risk management. However, as even the EU has recently shown a shift toward prioritizing promotion over regulation, Professor Sun urged students to look at global trends through historical and cultural contexts rather than just memorizing legal clauses.

Finally, Professor Sun emphasized the need for education of digital citizenship. Rather than unconditionally rejecting or blindly trusting AI, it is important to maintain an attitude of managing risks and utilizing it ethically. “AI is also a technology people use,” she noted. “It is important for users to have an independent attitude toward utilizing technology.”