First published Nov 2, 2026, 5:18:16 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 2, 2026, 5:18:16 AM UTC

Seoul Ranks No. 1 Worldwide for AI Adoption and Implementation, Named One of the World’s Top Three AI Cities by The Observer

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The Observer’s assessment covered 57 cities in 36 countries and placed Seoul third overall, behind San Francisco and New York. It ranked Seoul first worldwide for AI adoption and implementation, citing public-sector AI support, SMEs, semiconductors and AI infrastructure investment.

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