South Korea reopens program letting AI talent fulfill military service through corporate lab research

South Korea has reopened a program allowing AI specialists to fulfill their military obligations through research in corporate labs instead of conventional military service. Major labs regained access after 14 years, but strict rules led to a shortfall in applications relative to the number of places.

• Major corporate labs regained access to the program after 14 years
• AI specialists can fulfill military service through lab research
• Strict rules led to a shortfall in applications relative to available places