Technology

The Hidden Bias of AI Search Results: How Algorithms Shape What We Know

AI-generated content is creating a cycle of shallow, formulaic articles that distort search results. As AI content grows, popularity drives results over accuracy, reinforcing biases and limiting our understanding. How can we break this cycle?

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AI-Ready? Not Yet — Inside Korea’s Public Sector Software Trap

Despite Korea's tech-forward reputation, its public software system remains dominated by outdated procurement rules, short-term contracts, and rigid project scopes — all of which undermine innovation and exclude high-growth firms.

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Productivity Without Purpose: Rethinking Work in the Age of AI

Despite the appearance of constant busyness, most office workers spend less than three hours a day in focused work. This section uncovers the disconnect between activity and output in white-collar jobs.

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SKT SIM Breach: Why Changing Your SIM Doesn’t End the Attack

SKT’s massive SIM data breach may have prompted a nationwide card replacement, but that doesn’t mean users are safe. Here’s why attackers can still clone, spoof, and hijack mobile identities—long after the SIM is swapped.

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Who Controls Rare Earths Controls the Future

Global demand for rare earths is rising fast — but the real race isn’t about digging more, it’s about who can process them. From defense to electric vehicles, strategic supply chains hinge on refining, not reserves.

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The Future of South Korea’s Military Lies in Specialization

The wars of tomorrow will be fought with algorithms as much as artillery. South Korea must pivot from manpower to mindpower — building a leaner, smarter force through selective service and systemic defense reform.

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Quantum vs. Photonic: Two Futures, One Question

As photonic and quantum systems redefine the limits of computation, they also pose a deeper question: What kind of thinking should our machines inherit — accelerated versions of our own, or entirely new forms beyond human logic?

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Backlash Against AI Textbooks: Schools and Teachers Resist

South Korea's AI-powered textbooks are set to transform education, but resistance is growing among schools and parents. Concerns over academic performance, digital addiction, and privacy risks have led some schools to reject AI learning tools entirely.

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AI’s Sputnik Moment: DeepSeek Challenges Global Tech Titans

In a development that has captivated the global technology industry and disrupted financial markets, Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has unveiled its groundbreaking AI model, DeepSeek-R1. This innovative system, powered by a radically different approach to artificial intelligence development, is forcing established tech giants and governments alike to reconsider their strategies in the rapidly evolving AI race. With its cost-effective design, geopolitical ramifications, and implications for the futu

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The Rise of Repetitive Content: Is the Internet Really 'Dead'?

In an era where information flows at an unprecedented speed, it seems like we are experiencing a case of digital déjà vu. Open any social media platform or news website, and you're likely to encounter the same headlines, the same stories, and even the same phrasing across multiple outlets. This phenomenon has led some to ask an unsettling question: Is the internet truly dead? Or is it simply drowning in an endless loop of recycled content? The "Internet is Dead" theory suggests that much of wha

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When War Meets Whimsy: The Ethical Dilemmas of Drone Warfare

In the age of digital warfare, where precision and technology dominate the battlefield, a recent drone video from Ukraine has shocked the global community—not just for its lethal precision but for the chilling symbolism it carried. The footage, purportedly showing a Ukrainian military drone striking enemy forces, features a seemingly innocuous Christmas figurine attached to its weapon. The juxtaposition of a peaceful holiday symbol with a scene of destruction has sparked outrage and ethical deba

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Unverified AI Textbooks: Are South Korean Schools Ready?

As South Korea prepares to roll out AI-powered digital textbooks in classrooms, a wave of enthusiasm meets a rising tide of skepticism. The government’s ambitious vision is clear: a future where artificial intelligence adapts seamlessly to each student’s learning style, tailoring lessons in real-time to address individual strengths and weaknesses. Officials believe this personalized approach will reshape classrooms into dynamic, technology-driven environments, empowering students to excel and te

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