South Korea opens broadcast, video data in safe zone for AI development
( August 5, 2026, 03:06 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: South Korea’s media and communications regulator said Wednesday that it will open access to about 1.17 million broadcast and video data records through a designated safe zone for artificial intelligence research and education. The Korea Media and Communications Commission said the release will enable AI developers to use high-quality broadcast video data to research and develop new models without worrying about issues related to intellectual property rights, portrait rights or neighboring rights. The AI-Hub Safe Zone, operated by the National Information Society Agency, provides a secure, access-controlled environment that allows developers and the public to use the datasets safely.The statement is attached (in Korean)....
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