# Artificial intelligence industry and policy discussions in-S > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/artificial-intelligence-industry-and-policy-discussions-in-s > Updated: 2026-09-08T08:15:11.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Discussions regarding the future and implementation of artificial intelligence have taken center stage in South Korea through various industry and global forums. Initially, the ‘AI Product Frontiers’ forum, hosted by Channel Corporation in collaboration with Upstage and FriendliAI, focused on the practicalities of AI service development. Startup leaders discussed technical challenges such as model selection, balancing performance with cost, and product scalability within the global landscape. Following these industry-specific discussions, the 27th World Knowledge Forum in Seoul expanded the scope to a global level under the theme ‘The Promethean Moment: Architecting the Co-Intelligence Order.’ This event brought together political leaders and scientists to address the broader implications of AI. While speakers noted AI’s potential to act as a tool for a new civilization, concerns were raised regarding ethical and social risks, including job displacement, inequality, and human alienation. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: World Knowledge Forum opens in Seoul to discuss AI future The 27th World Knowledge Forum opened in Seoul, focusing on the impact of artificial intelligence and the need to build a ‘Co-Intelligence Order’ that prioritizes human dignity and potential. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-knowledge-forum-opens-in-seoul-to-discuss-ai-future ### 2026-08-31: Channel Corporation to host AI Product Frontiers forum Channel Corporation, Upstage, and FriendliAI will host the ‘AI Product Frontiers’ forum in Seoul to discuss AI service development, industry trends, and strategic decision-making. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/channel-corporation-to-host-ai-product-frontiers-forum --- Cite as: Artificial intelligence industry and policy discussions in-S. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/artificial-intelligence-industry-and-policy-discussions-in-s