- South Korea launched the "AI for All" program to provide free, unlimited generative AI access for its 51 million citizens via three telecom-led consortia including SK Telecom, Kakao, and KT.
- The initiative mandates that at least 80 percent of the service must run on South Korean sovereign foundation models to reduce reliance on foreign technology.
- The government will supply up to 512 Nvidia B200 chips in 2026 to support the operators, with public funding transitioning to the national budget by 2027 while operators build revenue sources.
