Naver marks South Korea’s entry in ChatGPT-style AI race

South Korea’s internet giant Naver Corp is reportedly making its entry into generative AI space, a segment made popular by Microsoft-owned ChatGPT. For those unaware, Naver is the company whose Line messaging app and search engine dominate Japan and Korea’s internet landscapes. According to a report in Bloomberg, the company is set to join the race to tap potentially transformative AI technology. With Naver’s services, South Korea marks the first entries in the ChatGPT-style AI race from the country.