South Korea’s Yoon, Meta’s Zuckerberg discuss AI, digital ecosystems

SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday for talks to explore ways to increase cooperation with the U.S. company in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital ecosystems, Yoon’s office said.

Yoon said South Korea’s portfolio of smart home appliances, wearable devices and smart cars offered a good platform for Meta’s AI technology.

The president also promised support for business tie ups and expressed hope for greater collaboration in areas like the metaverse and extended reality (XR) headsets, it said.