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April 27, 2026

Google DeepMind to open its first AI campus in the world in Seoul

Demis Hassabis met South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at Cheong Wa Dae on Monday and signed an MOU with the Ministry of Science and ICT. The campus is expected to open within 2026. Hassabis accepted a request to send at least 10 Google researchers to Korea. He presented President Lee with a Go board signed by himself and Lee Se-dol.

Google DeepMind to open its first AI campus in the world in Seoul

TL;DR

  • Google DeepMind is opening its first artificial intelligence campus globally in Seoul, South Korea.
  • The campus is expected to open within 2026 and will focus on joint AI research, skills development, and responsible AI use.
  • Google CEO Demis Hassabis met with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, agreeing to send at least 10 Google researchers to Korea.
  • The initiative aligns with South Korea's ambition to become a top-three AI powerhouse.
  • The signing of the MOU took place at the Four Seasons Hotel, the same venue as the 2016 AlphaGo match.
  • Hassabis expressed interest in strengthening cooperation with major Korean companies like Samsung, SK Hynix, Boston Dynamics, and LG.
  • The campus is seen as part of a broader trend of major tech companies forming government-endorsed AI arrangements in Asia-Pacific democracies.
  • Hassabis highlighted the need for international cooperation on AI safety.

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