Magic Avatar, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) portrait app by Lensa, went viral worldwide after it was released last December. After taking a few selfies and uploading them to the software, Magic Avatar provides users with their own selfiebased avatars. However, the app has received considerable cr
Since Play to Earn (P2E) games are prohibited by law in Korea, many Korean players have felt left out. However, on October 13th, the Game Rating and Administration Committee (GRAC) announced that they would find ways to allow P2E games to keep pace with the rapid changes in the game industry. Theref
Digital twins, or virtual duplicates of real- world products and systems, are considered critical technologies for digital transformation. MarketandMarkets, a global research company predicted that the digital twin market will grow at a 52.5% annual rate by 2025. In accordance, the Sungkyun Times (S
Much of the world is starving. The disruption of the global grain supply caused by the Russia-Ukraine Invasion and the global food crisis derived from abnormal climate changes have emerged as severe social issues. However, smart farming has been rising as a solution to the food crisis. The Sungkyun
Due to the recent inflation, shrinkflation has increased as the self-employed are downsizing their products instead of raising prices. Behind this measure lies the mechanism of “loss aversion,” a theory that is part of behavioral economics. Behavioral economics, a study that explains the irrationali
Trams, a transportation system normally only seen abroad, are potentially making an exciting return to various cities, including Busan, Daejeon, and Ulsan. In July, Hwaseong City announced its plan to reinstall trams by December 2027. However, voices of concern are arising for this new form of trans
In the modern world, System on Chips (SoCs) are used in diverse fields, ranging from streaming video to driving assistance, and deeply influences everyday life. The technological gap between SoCs and traditional computer processors is also narrowing, as newer SoCs perform better in certain workloads
Nuclear power plants are currently at the center of controversy. In particular, since President Yoon Seokyeol, who took office last month, announced in his election pledge to discard the nuclear phase-out policy of the former government. It is expected that this change will greatly affect society, e
In May, the oldest commercial art gallery, Gallery Hyundai, started the test operation for its art non-fungible token (NFT) platform. In addition, AIT, a digital art company founded by Gallery Hyundai, announced its plans to create an NFT of White Ox, one of the most famous paintings of the modern K
In May, the intensity of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) seems to have weakened. While the world returns to normal, scientists are also eager to progress their research again. One of the most actively studied scientific research examples is genetic scissor technology. It sounds quite fascina
Roads are full of vehicles. Drivers spend hours behind the wheel each day. What if we can do things other than drive while the car is moving? Autonomous cars can save a lot of time for us. Starting from this April, autonomous buses will operate around the Cheonggyecheon area in Seoul. Therefore, the
Leading countries are making global efforts to accomplish carbon neutrality for dealing with climate change. Most of the action plans for carbon neutrality include “circular economy,” which maximizes product life and minimizes waste. Despite the efforts, according to the Ministry of Environment (MOE