Seoul, Oct 6 – A new poll shows that almost six in ten South Koreans worry they’re falling behind the boom in generative AI tools for investing. The survey was conducted by the Korea Press Foundation and included 1,000 adults across the country.
The results revealed that 59.1 % of respondents feel uneasy about not keeping up with AI‑driven investment advice. Those in their 30s were the most anxious, with 64.5 % expressing concerns. “People in their 30s are just starting their careers and are keen on investing, so they want to use AI programs,” said Yang Jung‑ae, a researcher from the foundation.
The study also found that 67.2 % of participants feel uneasy about lacking AI skills in the workplace, and 54.9 % worry about the rapid spread of AI education.
Experts warned investors not to take AI outputs at face value. “Every AI model has its own bias, and answers can change depending on whether you use a free or paid service,” said Lee Jeong‑min of the Korea Financial Consumers Protection Foundation. “Verify information from multiple sources before acting on it.”
Earlier this year, the South Korean government announced a record 35.3 trillion won ($25.1 billion) investment in research and development for 2026, aimed at boosting productivity and creating new growth engines. The plan was approved by President Lee Jae‑myung’s Presidential Advisory Council on Science and Technology on August 22 and will soon be submitted to the National Assembly for final approval.
Source: ianslive
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