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BeyondEx Offers AI-Driven Travel Planning Service: Fast and Convenient Itinerary Suggestions
BeyondEx is transforming travel planning with its AI-powered 'BETRIVI' service, simplifying itinerary creation by quickly identifying destinations in travel videos. Initially focused on Jeju Island, the company plans to expand nationwide and attract inbound tourists by adding multi-language support. Having won a top prize from the South Korean Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, BeyondEx is poised to redefine efficient travel preparation for busy parents and enhance its global accessibility.
VoiceMatch Leads a New Era of Audio Enhancement with Real-Time Mixing and Mastering Technology
VoiceMatch is revolutionizing the audio enhancement industry with its AI technology that simplifies mixing and mastering, significantly reducing time and cost. Distinguished as one of the few companies globally to commercialize AI in audio production, VoiceMatch is in closed beta testing and aiming for a global launch soon. The company targets professional audio engineers and composers, offering high-quality, affordable audio services, and plans to expand into major international markets.
Five Startups Supported by GCCEI Advance to Semi-Finals of ‘Supernova Challenge’ at 2024 GITEX
The Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy & Innovation (GCCEI) will feature its startups at the 2024 GITEX in Dubai, where five of them have reached the semi-finals of the 'Supernova Challenge,' competing for a top prize of $100,000. These startups, showcasing innovations from AI waste sorting to B2B financial platforms, are part of GCCEI's efforts to prepare them for global markets, including tailored programs to navigate the Middle Eastern business environment.
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GBSA Hosts ‘2024 Shared Business Discovery & Development Program’ IR Demo Day: “We Will Support Realizing Shared Enterprises.”
Gyeonggi-do and GBSA held the 2024 Shared Business IR Demo Day, featuring ten shared enterprises. PIT IN won the top prize for its electric vehicle battery-sharing platform, receiving 10 million KRW in support funds. Other companies like Townz and Jinsim also secured significant investments, with the program raising over 5 billion KRW in total, fostering growth in the shared economy.
UAE Sharjah Royal Delegation Visits Kakao Mobility: Explores Future Mobility Technologies like Autonomous Driving and Robotics
Kakao Mobility hosted the Sharjah Digital Department (SDD) delegation on October 8 to showcase its future mobility technologies, including autonomous driving and robotic delivery systems. The visit, led by Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi, aimed to explore potential collaborations, with both sides discussing opportunities to introduce Kakao Mobility’s advanced solutions in Sharjah as part of its smart infrastructure efforts.
Samyang Holdings Signs Joint Research Agreement with GenKOre for Gene Therapy Development
Samyang Holdings Biopharm Group has signed a joint research agreement with GenKOre to develop gene therapies by combining Samyang’s SENS gene-delivery platform with GenKOre’s TaRGET gene-editing technology. The collaboration aims to verify the integration of these technologies, with both companies working toward developing therapies that address rare diseases with enhanced precision and safety.
NCSOFT Unveils AI for Automatic Character Voice Creation, ‘Multi-verse TTS’: “Full Integration into Game Voice Production Process”
NCSOFT has launched its AI-powered voice synthesis model, *Zero-shot Multi-verse TTS*, designed to streamline game voice production by creating diverse, high-quality character voices from minimal voice input. This multilingual, single-model technology reduces production time and costs, and NCSOFT aims to use it to generate over 100 character voices by the end of the year, further enhancing its global game development capabilities.
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