The South Korea AI Basic Act will reshape the AI industry, but comes with risks for telecoms players
"The SK AI Act will influence global regulation; operators must pay close attention."
The South Korea Artificial Intelligence Basic Act (SK AI Act) was the first national-level AI regulation to come into effect on 22 January 2026.1 Telecoms operators and vendors worldwide must pay close attention to how the act influences the direction of AI innovation and regulation.
1 ROK Basic AI Act (2025), AI Basic Act Explorer.
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