Seoul, Oct 6 (NationPress) Almost 60 percent of South Koreans are experiencing anxiety about not keeping pace with the growing trend of utilizing generative artificial intelligence (AI) models for investment purposes, according to a report released on Monday.

A survey conducted by the Korea Press Foundation involving 1,000 South Koreans revealed that 59.1 percent of participants voiced concerns about falling behind in leveraging AI for investment guidance, as reported by Yonhap news agency.

Individuals in their 30s represented the highest percentage among all age demographics, with 64.5 percent expressing this apprehension, according to the findings.

Yang Jung-ae, a researcher at the foundation, noted, "This statistic highlights that younger adults in their 30s, who are beginning their careers, are particularly keen on investments and eager to harness AI technologies."

The report also indicated that 67.2 percent of respondents felt anxious about not acquiring AI-related competencies in their workplaces, while 54.9 percent were worried about the burgeoning demand for AI education.

Experts cautioned that investors should not blindly trust all outputs from AI models as absolute truths. Lee Jeong-min, a researcher at the Korea Financial Consumers Protection Foundation, stated, "Different AI models can carry unique biases, and responses from the same model can differ between free and paid versions."

"It is essential for users to validate and cross-verify information from multiple sources," Jeong-min emphasized.

Earlier this year, the South Korean government announced a groundbreaking plan to invest 35.3 trillion won (approximately $25.1 billion) in research and development (R&D) initiatives by 2026, aiming to boost productivity and foster new growth sectors.

This decision was made during a session of the Presidential Advisory Council on Science and Technology, presided over by President Lee Jae Myung on August 22, with plans to present the details to the National Assembly shortly.