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Korean carriers rushing to launch AI call recorder for Apple iPhone
Korea’s LG Uplus could launch an AI call-recording service targeting the Apple iPhone. Samsung Galaxy smartphones are equipped with an on-device call recording feature. However, Korean carriers are rushing to bring call recording as a native service.
It’s worth noting that Apple is already working to develop a call recording feature. It’s expected to be rolled out to eligible iPhone models with an iOS update. The impact seems to be limited as the feature requires the other party’s consent for recording.
LG Uplus is planning to launch a call-recording service, dubbed, “ixi O,” in the second half. Ixi O will utilize the carrier’s small language model, Ixi-Gen, trained on communication data and based on Exaone, LG AI Research Institute’s large language model.
“In a saturated market dominated by the three players, SK Telecom could have attracted more iPhones with the new unprecedented feature. Its smaller rivals are also keen to elevate their membership,” an industry source said.
The service would become the second of its kind after SK Telecom’s A. service, which debuted in September last year. KT (Korea Telecom) is also considering launching an AI call-recording service. However, the company didn’t share specific release plans.
AI call recording is attracting attention because of its lack of availability on Apple iPhone. SK Telecom’s A. is an AI assistant that records phone calls and summarizes the content, used by about 4.6 million people as of June.