Google DeepMind (NASDAQ:GOOG) has formed a partnership with South Korea to support the country’s K-Moonshot initiative, a programme focused on applying artificial intelligence to tackle complex scientific problems, according to the nation’s Science and ICT Ministry.
The collaboration spans several disciplines, including life sciences, meteorology and climate research, with both sides set to exchange AI models, tools and scientific datasets.
The agreement was formalised in Seoul on Monday, where DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis and Deputy Prime Minister and Science and ICT Minister Bae Kyung-Hoon signed a memorandum of understanding.
As part of the deal, Google will establish an AI-focused campus in South Korea to strengthen ties with universities and startups, while also offering internship opportunities at DeepMind for Korean researchers.
The partnership will further include joint work on AI safety measures, alongside cooperation with Korea’s AI Safety Institute.
K-Moonshot represents South Korea’s flagship science and technology programme, encompassing 12 major goals ranging from AI-driven drug discovery to fusion energy development and humanoid robotics.