South Korean Defense Startup Halts AI Testing in Ukraine Amid Diplomatic Row
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Newtype Industries, a South Korean defense startup, has suspended operations and testing of its AI-based artillery software, Barbara, in Ukraine due to diplomatic tensions between Kyiv and Seoul. The dispute arose after Ukrainian President Zelensky's statement on transferring two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea, which Seoul deemed a violation of confidentiality. The startup's CEO, Seonwoo Cho, confirmed the halt of all work in Ukraine following an order from above.
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