The Chungbuk Institute of Science and Technology (CBIST) has picked smart city AI specialist Blaize to develop AI-powered smart city solutions across South Korea’s Chungcheongbuk-do Province.

Blaize will provide the Chungbuk Institute (CBIST) with technologies for smart city implementation, specifically AI, edge computing, IOT, and data analytics capabilities. Blaize will also provide technical consulting and support during pilot testing.

Chungcheongbuk-do is a province in the country’s Hoseo region in the central south of the Korean peninsular. The province features three major cities, Cheongju, Chungju and Jecheon, as well as multiple municipalities.

“CBIST and Blaize share a common vision: a smarter planet, powered by edge AI. This collaboration with the Chungbuk Digital Innovation Hub will not only unlock smart city capabilities in the region, but demonstrate the impact AI can have worldwide,” said Dinakar Munagala, CEO and co-founder, Blaize. “We look forward to closely collaborating with CBIST and bringing greater innovation to South Korea.”

CBIST is developing smart city solutions within Chungcheongbuk-do. In addition to selecting Blaize as its primary innovation partner, it is also working with other leading semiconductor companies in the region to create public services using AI.