KISDI Holds Symposium on “Co-evolution of Artificial Intelligence and Society” on November 21 (detail)

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KISDI Holds Symposium on “Co-evolution of Artificial Intelligence and Society” on November 21

Discussions address social challenges and strategies for the co-evolution of AI and society
– Policy directions in the post–AI Framework Act era examined –

Session 1: Economic Co-evolution in the Era of Human–AI Collaboration

Policy priorities and strategic implications for reskilling and upskilling in the AI era

The diffusion of AI and productivity effects: Implications for the future of work

Session 2: Social Challenges in the Post–AI Framework Act Era and Institutional Co-evolution

Challenges in ensuring transparency of AI-generated content: Experimental research on the supply and demand of AI-use information

Organizational and procedural systems under the AI Framework Act and the protection of fundamental rights: Exploring practical implementation measures

Date and Time: November 21, 2025 (Fri), 14:00–17:00
Venue: Post Tower (10F Grand Conference Room), Seoul / Live online via KISDI YouTube*
Organizer/Host: Korea Information Society Development Institute (KISDI), Ministry of Science and ICT
*https://www.youtube.com/c/KISDIPR

The Korea Information Society Development Institute (KISDI, President Sangkyu Rhee) held the “2025 Symposium on Solutions to Social Issues Based on ICT” on November 21 at Post Tower in Seoul under the theme “Co-evolution of Artificial Intelligence and Society.” The symposium was conducted simultaneously online and offline.

The symposium was organized to examine structural changes that artificial intelligence may bring across society, the economy, and institutions. It also reviewed approaches to achieving economic co-evolution in the AI era and institutional co-evolution following the implementation of the AI Framework Act. Experts from academia, industry, and research institutes in fields including technology, economics and industry, law and institutions, and social policy participated and discussed key social issues such as employment, skills, transparency, and fundamental rights from multiple perspectives.

In his opening remarks, President Sangkyu Rhee stated that AI is a core driver of national competitiveness and a key issue shaping the future of society. He expressed hope that the symposium would suggest directions for co-evolution during the AI transition and serve as a starting point for discussions in the post–AI Framework Act era.

Session 1 addressed economic co-evolution in the era of human–AI collaboration and included presentations on “Policy Priorities and Strategic Implications for Reskilling and Upskilling in the AI Era” and “The Diffusion of AI and Productivity Effects: Implications for the Future of Work.”

Hyun Kyong LEE (Fellow, KISDI) presented on policy priorities and strategic implications for reskilling and upskilling in the AI era. Based on nationwide survey data and expert responses, she explained that job insecurity associated with AI adoption is linked to increased demand for reskilling and identified key policy priorities. She noted that human–AI collaboration is likely to become a new standard for labor and emphasized the need to establish preventive, evidence-based, and demand-responsive reskilling tracks linked to the social safety net.

Seo Dong-hyun (Bank of Korea) presented on the diffusion of AI and productivity effects, focusing on implications for the future of work. He noted that AI is transforming worker productivity, job content, and work processes. The use of AI is associated with shorter working hours and improved work capacity, which contributes to higher worker satisfaction. He also observed that human labor is likely to become more flexible, intermittent, and project-based, and suggested that social discussion on redefining the identity and role of human labor is needed.

Session 2 examined social challenges in the post–AI Framework Act era and institutional co-evolution through presentations on transparency in AI-generated content and institutional frameworks under the AI Framework Act.

Yeon Sora (Associate Fellow, KISDI) presented experimental research on transparency in AI-generated content, analyzing producers’ strategic incentives to disclose AI-use information and changes in consumers’ ability to identify AI-generated outputs. The findings indicate that transparent disclosure significantly improves consumers’ identification accuracy. The study confirms that labeling systems help reduce information asymmetry and improve AI transparency. She also suggested that future AI transparency policies should focus on establishing social norms, strengthening digital literacy, and applying differentiated regulation by industry and risk level.

Hwihong Kim (Associate Fellow, KISDI) presented on organizational and procedural systems under the AI Framework Act and the protection of fundamental rights. He explained institutional and procedural approaches to ensuring the effectiveness of risk-based regulation and emphasized the need for procedural safeguards based on diverse approaches. He also stressed the importance of establishing consultation mechanisms to monitor technological changes and develop appropriate responses. He suggested creating a specialized body, such as an advisory group on AI fundamental rights protection under the National AI Strategy Committee, with a view to developing it into an independent authority in the future.

The panel discussion addressed two themes: “The Future of Work in the AI Era: How Will Humans Work?” and “Designing Trust in AI: Institutions, Transparency, and Human Rights.” Experts from academia, industry, and policy fields discussed key issues including labor transition, skills development, transparency, and the protection of fundamental rights.

The first discussion was chaired by Lee Sang-wook (Hanyang University) and included Park Juyong (KAIST) and Ahn Hyun-yong (National Institute for Lifelong Education), who discussed the redefinition of work practices, directions for human–AI collaboration, and societal adaptation to technological change.

The second discussion included Shin Eun-cheol (KAIST) and Kim Min-kyu (Korea University ICR Center), who examined regulatory philosophy following the implementation of the AI Framework Act, measures to ensure transparency, and approaches to protecting human rights from multiple perspectives.

Through the symposium, KISDI reviewed the direction of co-evolution between AI technology and society from multiple angles and established a basis for discussing policy and institutional responses required after the implementation of the AI Framework Act. KISDI will continue to support AI-related policy development and social consensus-building and will work to promote inclusive and trustworthy policy and institutional environments aligned with human agency, creativity, and sustainable co-evolution.

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