(1) Persons engaged in research and duties related to artificial intelligence, etc. may establish or be designated as the Korea Artificial Intelligence Promotion Association (hereinafter referred to as the "Association") with the authorization of the Minister of Science and ICT, as prescribed by Presidential Decree, to promote the development and use of artificial intelligence, to advance the artificial intelligence industry and technology, and to provide education and publicity related to artificial intelligence, etc.
(2) The Association shall be a corporation.
(3) The Association shall perform the following duties:
1. Promotion and dissemination of the use of artificial intelligence technology, artificial intelligence products, or artificial intelligence services;
2. Investigation of the current status of artificial intelligence, etc., and related statistics;
3. Installation and operation of common use facilities for artificial intelligence business operators and provision of training for the development of professionals;
4. Support for the overseas expansion of artificial intelligence business operators and AI-related professionals;
5. Education and publicity for the development and utilization of safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence;
6. Projects entrusted to the Association under this Act or other statutes;
7. Other projects necessary for achieving the objectives of the establishment of the Association, as prescribed by its articles of association.
(4) The State and local governments may support funds necessary for the Association's implementation of its projects or subsidize expenses necessary for its operation within the budget if necessary for the development of the artificial intelligence industry and the creation of a foundation for trust.
(5) The qualifications for members of the Association, its executive officers, its duties, etc. shall be prescribed by the articles of association; and other matters to be included in the articles of association shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.
(6) Where the Minister of Science and ICT grants authorization under paragraph (1), he or she shall publicly announce the fact.
(7) Except as provided in this Act, the provisions of the Civil Act governing incorporated associations shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Association.