Recently, the renowned American research institution Epoch AI released a report officially recognizing LG's Exaone3.532B model as one of the "Noteworthy AIs," particularly excelling in cost efficiency, comparable to China's DeepSeek.
The LG Exaone3.5 model was officially launched in December 2023, with a development investment of approximately 7 billion Korean won (around 4.8 million USD), which is lower than the 6 million USD spent by DeepSeek to develop its V3 model. Epoch AI's evaluation criteria primarily considered factors such as model performance and usage frequency. This is also the first Korean AI model to receive such recognition in two years, highlighting LG's groundbreaking progress in the field of artificial intelligence.
Paek Kyung-hoon, head of LG AI Research, stated at a conference hosted by the Ministry of Science and Technology that the Exaone model has undergone multiple optimizations to enhance its efficiency in practical industrial applications. The initial Exaone1.0 model was launched at the end of 2021, featuring 300 billion parameters, while the latest 3.5 version has reduced this to 32 billion parameters. This reduction not only improves the model's efficiency but also significantly lowers operational costs.
Currently, the Exaone model is being utilized in LG Group's generative AI service ChatExaone, with employees actively using this tool to enhance work efficiency. Additionally, Epoch AI's report mentioned several other Korean companies and universities with noteworthy AI models, including Naver, Samsung Electronics, and institutions such as Seoul National University, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Yonsei University, and Korea University, all of which have also made it to the list of notable AI models, showcasing South Korea's strength in the global AI technology competition.
In the global competition for AI technology, LG's achievement undoubtedly provides a strong boost to South Korea's tech industry. With continuous technological advancements and the expansion of application scenarios, LG is expected to continue leading trends in the AI field.
