Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, remains entrenched in his tour around Asia. After indulging in skiing, sword fighting, and devouring McDonald’s, it’s time to get down to business. He met with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio in Tokyo last Tuesday. Representatives from the Prime Minister’s office reported a 30-minute discussion on the risks of Generative AI. In additional interviews, Zuckerberg expressed his interest in further investment opportunities in Japan.
Today, Zuckerberg is in Seoul, South Korea, where he held talks with William Cho, CEO of LG Electronics, and Park Hyoung-sei, the head of Home Entertainment, for 2 hours. Discussions revolved around business strategies and the development of XR (Extended Reality) devices for the future. LG is keen on integrating AI into their products and advancing XR technology.
Zuckerberg’s official travel itinerary has not been released, but South Korean media speculates he will meet with Samsung executives this evening and prepare to meet South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday.
Source: NHK World, The Straits Times, and LG Electronics
TLDR: Mark Zuckerberg continues his tour in Asia, discussing Generative AI risks in Japan and XR technology with LG in South Korea, with upcoming meetings with Samsung and the South Korean President.
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