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"오픈소스에 6천만원 쏜다"…과기정통부, AI시대 개발자 대회 개최

“60 million won for open source”… Ministry of Science and ICT holds AI era developer competition

ZD Net Korea | Local Language | News | May 21, 2025 | UndeterminedUndetermined

The Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) has launched the '2025 Open Source Developer Competition' to promote creativity and collaboration in artificial intelligence (AI) software development. This initiative aims to secure South Korea's leadership in the global IT ecosystem. The competition is open to everyone, including students and the general public, with applications accepted online until June 30th. This year's competition has rebranded from the 'Open SW Developer Competition' to emphasize a focus on open-source technology.

Participants can engage in three task categories: free tasks involving AI and new technologies, designated tasks addressing corporate and social issues, and continuous development tasks that enhance previous projects. Key focus areas for the competition include generative AI, backend AI, and various open-source software technologies, such as big data and blockchain. The MSIT will provide online education and mentoring for all competing teams.

Prize distribution includes a grand prize for one team in both the student and general divisions, awarding 10 million won per team, alongside additional awards like the gold prize (5 million won) and silver prize (2.5 million won). The total prize pool amounts to 61 million won when including various sponsorship awards. Over the past 18 years, the competition has seen participation from over 5,000 teams, contributing significantly to the open-source community and leading to successful product commercialization. The Software Policy Officer of MSIT highlighted the importance of fostering innovative talent to strengthen Korea’s position in the AI open-source sector.

新任英特爾CEO陳立武兩大策略重塑公司 喊話「請告訴我壞消息」

New Intel CEO Lip-Wu Chen's two major strategies reshape the company and calls out "Please tell me the bad news"

ETtoday | Local Language | News | May 21, 2025 | UndeterminedUndetermined

Intel's new CEO, Lip-Wu Chen, addressed the company's 40th anniversary celebration, outlining his two primary strategies for transformation: creating excellent products and ensuring customer satisfaction. He emphasized the importance of facing challenges head-on, expressing a desire for honest feedback about any issues faced by the company. Chen acknowledged his previous role as an Intel director and his surprise return as CEO on March 18, 2025, stating his commitment to lead the company for as long as needed.

Chen announced that Intel will continue to strengthen partnerships with the Taiwanese ecosystem and aims to establish a new corporate culture focused on innovation and responsiveness. He has reorganized the reporting structure of engineering teams to enable better product development and has extended an invitation to supply chain partners for collaboration. He highlighted the need for Intel to adapt and improve its online delivery services as part of this cultural shift.

Communicating with customers is a top priority for Chen, who cites his proactive approach at Cadence, where he met with 1,500 clients in his first month. He believes that listening to feedback from all customers, including startups, is crucial for Intel's future success. Chen is committed to promoting a culture of transparency within the company, encouraging employees to share bad news directly. He has made his contact information available to ensure open communication, stressing the importance of addressing issues promptly and learning from them to drive improvement.

マイクロソフト、マスク氏AIも提供 選択肢増やして利便性向上

Microsoft also offers Musk AI to increase options and improve convenience

The Sankei News | Local Language | News | May 21, 2025 | UndeterminedUndetermined

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