Abstract

Purpose: The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven technologies has made them crucial decision-making tools in various sectors, including the economy, society, and culture. However, the current ‘Framework Act on Intelligent and Informatization’ Society only provides for the initial stages of policy planning and implementation. The swift evolution of AI and data technologies, which now significantly influence critical decisions across many fields, highlights the limitations of this existing law. To address this, there's an urgent need for legal and institutional amendments to supplement the current ‘Framework Act on Intelligent and Informatization’. AI's impact on society is vast, and to mitigate the imbalance between the fast pace of technological change and the static nature of the law, revising the ‘Framework Act on Intelligent and Informatization’ Society is essential. Furthermore, a response plan is needed for various social issues such as AI reliability, ethics, personal data protection, algorithmic transparency, and the resolution of the digital divide. The current law falls short in these areas, leading to blurred lines of responsibility for AI decisions and prominent ethical problems like the misuse of personal information and biased algorithms. As these issues are difficult to address with the existing legal system, an amendment is urgently required to ensure all members of society can fairly enjoy the benefits of an Intelligent and Informatization society. Conclusions: To ensure alignment with international norms related to AI, domestic laws must be revised in accordance with the times. This will serve as a foundation for maintaining national competitiveness and facilitating international technological cooperation. Furthermore, as the advancement of AI technology can impact the protection of fundamental rights and the public interest, it is essential to establish stronger safeguards and clearer direction at the level of a basic law.