The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea recently hosted a policy gathering with Ko Hak-soo, chairperson of the Personal Information Protection Commission, to discuss privacy protection in the age of artificial intelligence. During the meeting, Ko and a delegation of global companies from AmCham engaged in dialogue regarding the commission's strategic responses to AI technologies. Ko emphasized the need to address regulatory uncertainties, tackle emerging privacy challenges, and establish a reliable AI ecosystem while promoting data portability and safeguarding personal data. James Kim, Chairman and CEO of AmCham, underscored the importance of robust data security measures in fostering trust within Korea's digital ecosystem. Ko also announced plans to develop six AI guidelines aligned with the Personal Information Protection Act by year-end, focusing on areas such as data pseudonymization, reference datasets for synthetic data, and safety measures for protecting personal data. Additionally, the PIPC aims to facilitate discussions on international personal information standards and engage in global initiatives such as the UN AI advisory body and the Global Privacy Assembly AI Working Group. Plans are also in place to host international conferences on AI privacy. Overall, the event served as a platform for fruitful discussions on privacy protection in the context of advancing AI technologies, highlighting the commitment of both AmCham and the PIPC to address the evolving landscape of data security and privacy.