Kyoung Jung Lee talks about User Centric AI UCAI

The Futurist

In this thought-provoking episode from the World Government Summit 2023, Professor Kyong Jun Lee from Yonsei University, Korea, joins host Ian Khan to discuss a revolutionary concept in artificial intelligence: User-Centric AI (UCAI). Rather than focusing on traditional data-sharing models that raise privacy concerns, Professor Lee introduces a novel framework where AI is trained locally and only the AI model is shared—not the data. This groundbreaking approach maintains privacy while enabling deep collaboration between governments, businesses, and individuals.
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Professor Lee delves into the practical implementation of UCAI, especially in consumer environments. He explains how receipt data, though highly personal and sensitive, can be used to train localized AI systems without ever being exposed externally. These trained AI models are then reintegrated into a global system that benefits all stakeholders. This empowers small and medium-sized businesses, who often lack the resources to develop in-house AI, to offer personalized services to their customers.
The conversation also touches on the broader implications of hyperpersonalization and the future of AI-powered societies. Professor Lee shares his vision of AI systems that understand individual preferences without compromising privacy, helping users decide what to buy, where to go, or how to live healthier and happier lives. He likens this to creating a personal roadmap through generative AI—an evolving assistant that adapts to daily, weekly, and monthly needs.
As the discussion unfolds, the challenges of public understanding and fear of advanced technologies are acknowledged. Professor Lee highlights how UCAI, with its privacy-first design, can bridge the gap between innovation and trust. By allowing users to retain control over their personal data while still benefiting from advanced AI, this model offers a balanced, ethical path forward in a world increasingly shaped by digital transformation.
If you're curious about the future of AI, personalization, data privacy, and how governments and businesses can collaborate more effectively using technology, this episode offers valuable insights. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you found this content helpful.

Ian Khan is a globally recognised emerging tech leadership expert. A practising Futurist, Creator of the Future Readiness Leaders Circle, Multiple times author including "Metaverse for Dummies", Filmmaker and Storyteller on PrimeVideo and Emirates Airlines, one of the worlds largest airlines with 10 Million passengers per year. Ian's ground breaking work has been featured on CNN, the BBC, Fox, Bloomberg, Wharton Daily, ArabNews, RT, CoinBase, Korea Times, Spanish Daily Expansión, Ian hosts the worlds largest Future Readiness leadership networks, bringing together high performance entrepreneurs and leaders on a common mission to build future ready and undisputable businesses. Khan's new book is titled "Undisruptable" and is scheduled to release in early 2024.
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