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Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Baeck Hyun-hoon criticized arguments in the United States for slowing the pace of AI development, calling them "contradictory" and suggesting those making the argument appear to be feeling the weight of AI investment costs.
Baeck said the position advocating a slowdown in AI investment — often framed as a need for "speed control" — was self-contradictory (이율배반적), adding that those voicing it seemed to be feeling the burden of the massive capital commitments required for AI infrastructure.
The comments come amid ongoing debate over the scale and pace of global AI investment, including in the United States, where some figures have argued for moderating the pace of buildout.
The remarks were made in connection with discussions on AI investment trends, which have become a major topic for policymakers given the enormous capital expenditure involved in data centers, chips, and related infrastructure. The full remarks were delivered in a Korean government context, with the fact-check assessment based on a review of primary sources.
The claim — that Baeck described the US 'AI speed control' argument as contradictory and suggestive of investment burden — is rated Mostly True.