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turns blue when processing voice commands

for news, music and internet searches. The

devices can also use quizzes to monitor the

memory and cognitive functions of their elderly

users, which would be potentially useful for

advising treatments.

But it’s difficult for SK Telecom’s clients to use the

information without clear legal guidelines for

handling health data on private networks.

Similar reasons may also impede domestic use

of health technologies developed by Samsung

Electronics, which recently received approval

for a smartwatch application that monitors

blood pressure.

KT, SK Telecom’s telecommunications rival,

is focused on business customers, providing

artificial intelligence devices such as speakers

and service robots to hotels, offices and

new apartments.

President Moon Jae-in’s administration has said

data-driven industries will be critical in boosting

a pandemic-hit economy.

Officials are preparing regulations for revised

data laws that lawmakers passed in January

after months of wrangling. They aim to allow

businesses greater freedom in collecting and

analyzing anonymous personal data without

seeking individual consent.

If they work as intended, optimists say the laws

would allow artificial intelligence to truly take off

and pave the way for highly customized financial

and health care services after they start in August.

But activist Oh Byoung-il said the changes could

bring excessive privacy infringements unless

robust safeguards are installed.

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