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LG and UNESCO Globally Launch 'AI Ethics MOOC Project'
LG AI Research and UNESCO officially launched the "AI Ethics MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) Project" on the afternoon of July 20 at the Korean National Commission for UNESCO in Myeong-dong, Seoul, unveiling a global educational curriculum accessible to anyone worldwide for free.
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SEOUL, South Korea, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LG AI Research and UNESCO officially launched the "AI Ethics MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) Project" on the afternoon of July 20 at the Korean National Commission for UNESCO in Myeong-dong, Seoul, unveiling a global educational curriculum accessible to anyone worldwide for free. The launch event was attended by Dr. Khaled El-Enany, Director-General, UNESCO, Hyunik Hong, Secretary-General of the Korean National Commission for UNESCO; Mr. Kyung-hoon Bae, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister, Science and ICT, Republic of Korea; and Woohyung Lim, Co-head of LG AI Research. At the event, "Principles alone do not build ethical AI, people do. Through this course, UNESCO is taking the next step in its leadership on AI ethics, translating the Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence into practical learning that empowers people to apply ethical principles throughout the AI lifecycle. This is how we move from shared commitments to meaningful action," said Dr. Khaled El-Enany, Director-General, UNESCO. Mr. Kyung-hoon Bae, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister, Science and ICT, Republic of Korea, remarked, "AI offers revolutionary opportunities for humanity, but at the same time, it presents new ethical and societal challenges." Mr. Bae further emphasized, "To foster a safe and trustworthy AI ecosystem, it is crucial for the international community to establish shared principles and standards, and to practice them together," highlighting that South Korea will closely cooperate with UNESCO to actively contribute to the spread of AI ethics and digital inclusion. LG AI Research and UNESCO have achieved their first major milestone with the "AI Ethics MOOC Project," coming two years after signing an agreement during the AI Seoul Summit in May 2024. This project aims to strengthen AI ethics capabilities in both public and private sectors. It identifies best practices for ethical AI development and deployment, creating comprehensive educational programs tailored for AI experts, researchers, and policymakers worldwide. This marks the first time a private AI research institution in South Korea has collaborated with a specialized UN agency to lead the entire process—from initial planning to content development—to build a global educational curriculum. Based on the 'Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intell...