KoreaTechToday - Korea's Leading Tech and Startup Media Platform
  • Topics
    • Naver
    • Kakao
    • Nexon
    • Netmarble
    • NCsoft
    • Samsung
    • Hyundai
    • SKT
    • LG
    • KT
    • Retail
    • Startup
    • Blockchain
    • government
  • Lists
KoreaTechToday - Korea's Leading Tech and Startup Media Platform
  • Topics
    • Naver
    • Kakao
    • Nexon
    • Netmarble
    • NCsoft
    • Samsung
    • Hyundai
    • SKT
    • LG
    • KT
    • Retail
    • Startup
    • Blockchain
    • government
  • Lists
KoreaTechToday - Korea's Leading Tech and Startup Media Platform
No Result
View All Result
Home AI

Kakao Unveils Honeybee: A Multimodal Large Language Model Transforming AI Boundaries

Duri by Duri
PUBLISHED: January 19, 2024 UPDATED: January 19, 2024
in AI, Generative AI, Kakao Talk
0
Kakao Unveils Honeybee: A Multimodal Large Language Model Transforming AI Boundaries

Kakao, the Korean tech giant, announced the successful development of its multimodal large language model (MLLM), named Honeybee. The announcement came during an AI strategy meeting hosted by the Ministry of Science and ICT, where Kakao’s CEO nominee, Chung Shin-a, shared that the company has completed the development of Honeybee. This move is part of Kakao’s strategic efforts to expand its influence in the artificial intelligence market.

Honeybee, identified as Kakao’s MLLM, stands out as a multimodal large language model that facilitates reasoning across various modalities, including text, images, video, audio, and coding. 

The development aligns with the latest trends in the tech industry, particularly the pursuit of image-to-text technology, a domain actively explored by major tech firms worldwide. 

Unlike conventional models limited to text comprehension, Honeybee integrates vision and image comprehension capabilities. Built upon the MLLM foundation, this innovation enables Honeybee to simultaneously understand both images and text, providing the capability to respond to inquiries related to mixed image and text content, as stated by Kakao. 

Chung Shin-a, Kakao’s Chief Executive Officer nominee, shared insights during a government-private sector AI strategy meeting, revealing that Honeybee’s development is now complete. The project was led by Kakao’s AI research affiliate, Kakao Brain Corp. 

Kakao has made the source code of Honeybee available on GitHub, an open-source platform. This gesture allows developers outside Kakao to utilize Honeybee’s capabilities in their own AI model research for broader advancements in artificial intelligence.

Chung shared insights into Honeybee, stating that the multimodal large language model (MLLM) operates like Google DeepMind’s Gemini and OpenAI’s GPT-4. These models, like Kakao’s Honeybee, belong to multimodal LLMs, showcasing massive multitask language understanding capabilities. 

Built on an MLLM foundation, Honeybee stands out for its ability to comprehend both images and text simultaneously, aligning with the direction of advanced generative AI technologies like ChatGPT and Bard. 

The top-level dialogue on artificial intelligence, orchestrated by the Ministry of Science and ICT, is a pivotal forum for discussions between government and private sector representatives. At the fifth meeting, key players from hyper-scale AI companies and diverse sectors participated, emphasizing policies, investments, and public-private collaboration to enhance national AI competitiveness. 

Naver Corp. CEO Choi Soo-yeon and LG AI Research Chief Bae Kyung-hoon presented their contributions to the initiative of integrating AI into daily life. A diverse range of participants, from beauty and home appliances to manufacturing, communication, and startups, showcased their efforts in the AI space, underlining the multifaceted impact of AI across industries.

The source code released by Kakao, while not a large language model (LLM) itself, functions as a module that can enhance other large language models, transforming them into multimodal LLMs. 

Kakao Brain sees potential applications for Honeybee as an innovative educational tool, engaging users through simultaneous input of images and text queries. The company expresses working on research and development efforts to refine and expand the capabilities of Honeybee as a versatile AI model.

Discussing the latest AI trends, the Institute of Information & Communications Technology Planning & Evaluation highlighted the widespread integration of AI technology into daily life and various devices, as evidenced by the 2024 edition of CES.

The ICT ministry underscored AI-based innovation as a breakthrough solution for economic and social challenges. The global AI landscape continues to evolve, with companies like Kakao actively participating in the collaborative effort to shape the future of artificial intelligence.


Also Read: 

  • Naver Introduces HyperCLOVA X: Rivaling ChatGPT in AI Frontier
  • Samsung Electronics temporarily bans ChatGPT and other generative AI tools for employees
  • Kakao Unveils Plans for AI-Powered Platform and KoGPT 2.0 Model
  • South Korean Government Takes a Stance: AI-Generated Content Denied Copyright Registration
  • Naver Cloud and LX Corporation Collaborate on Saudi Digital Twin Project
Tags: ChatGPTgenerative aiKakao Brain

Related Posts

Inside Stargate: How Samsung and SK Are Powering OpenAI’s Global AI Ambitions
AI

Inside Stargate: How Samsung and SK Are Powering OpenAI’s Global AI Ambitions

October 7, 2025
Hyundai Mobis Assembles Domestic Powerhouse to Build Auto Chips
AI

Hyundai Mobis Assembles Domestic Powerhouse to Build Auto Chips

September 30, 2025
SK Telecom Commits $3.6B to AI with New Company-in-Company Unit
AI

SK Telecom Commits $3.6B to AI with New Company-in-Company Unit

September 29, 2025
Samsung Launches TRUEBench: A Benchmark for Real-World AI Productivity
AI

Samsung Launches TRUEBench: A Benchmark for Real-World AI Productivity

September 29, 2025
Hyundai and Kia Deploy Wearable Robots to Transform Farming in Korea
AI

Hyundai and Kia Deploy Wearable Robots to Transform Farming in Korea

September 29, 2025
Hanwha Life, Naver Financial Partner to Accelerate Digital Finance Innovation
AI

Hanwha Life, Naver Financial Partner to Accelerate Digital Finance Innovation

September 29, 2025
No Result
View All Result

Most Popular

  • Ride-Hailing Rivalry: Kakao and Uber Bet on Membership Services in Korea

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Kakao Mobility Faces $10.5 Million Fine for Limiting Competitors’ Access to Taxi Platform

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Korea’s Navigation Battle Heats Up: Naver and Kakao vs. Google maps

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • 5 Best Korean to English Translation Apps

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Naver Launches 3D Street View for Immersive Navigation Experience

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • KakaoTalk to Adopt Instagram-Style Feed in Major 2025 Redesign

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Naver Maps Launches Guide in English, Chinese, and Japanese to Enhance Travel Experience for Tourists

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Top Nine Mobile MMORPG in South Korea for 2020

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Naver Unveils Asia’s Largest Data Center, GAK Sejong, for Tech Innovation

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • LG’s Return to Smartphones: A New AI Collaboration with Samsung

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

PRODUCTS

[ads_amazon]

TOPICS

  • Naver
  • Kakao
  • Nexon
  • Netmarble
  • NCsoft
  • Samsung
  • Hyundai

FREE NEWSLETTER

FOLLOW US

  • About Us
  • Cookie policy
  • home
  • homepage
  • mainhome
  • Our Services
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

Copyright © 2024 KoreaTechToday | About Us | Terms of Use |Privacy Policy |Cookie Policy| Contact : [email protected] |

No Result
View All Result
  • Topics
    • Naver
    • Kakao
    • Nexon
    • Netmarble
    • NCsoft
    • Samsung
    • Hyundai
    • SKT
    • LG
    • KT
    • Retail
    • Startup
    • Blockchain
    • government
  • Lists

Copyright © 2024 KoreaTechToday | About Us | Terms of Use |Privacy Policy |Cookie Policy| Contact : [email protected] |