Google Cloud showcased its Gemini Enterprise artificial intelligence platform at the Google AI for Business 2026 event held July 14-16 at the Shilla Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul. The company demonstrated a conversational financial service developed with KB Kookmin Bank and highlighted Samsung Electronics' adoption of the platform. Google Cloud positioned enterprise security as the core competitive advantage driving adoption among financial institutions and technology companies requiring strict data protection. Ruth Sun, Google Cloud Korea President, emphasized that Korean companies partner with Google Cloud when seeking to innovate internal operations while maintaining high-level security standards.
KB Kookmin Bank Develops Gemini-Based Financial Service
Google Cloud is developing a next-generation conversational financial service with KB Kookmin Bank. The service functions as a personalized banking assistant accessible anytime and anywhere. Users can ask questions by voice as if speaking with a bank employee, and the system provides customized product recommendations and financial management tips. The service can answer currency exchange rate inquiries, compare insurance products, and analyze stocks including Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. The system is currently in development and not yet serving financial consumers directly. A Google Cloud representative stated that many corporate clients are in the process of adopting the Gemini Enterprise platform.
Citigroup and Global Banks Deploy Gemini for Customer Services
Overseas financial institutions are already using Gemini in actual operations. Citigroup, one of the largest commercial banks in the United States, formed a strategic partnership with Google Cloud and launched Citi Sky in April, an asset management service based on Gemini. The bank's goal is to provide high-quality customized financial information to millions of customers using Gemini. Citigroup stated that the artificial intelligence assists rather than replaces advisors, and the bank plans to hire more advisors. Other financial companies cooperating with Google in artificial intelligence include UK-based HSBC, Germany-based Commerzbank, Australia-based Macquarie, and Singapore-based DBS, the largest bank in Southeast Asia.
Samsung Electronics Implements Gemini Enterprise with Dedicated Cloud Security
Samsung Electronics adopted Gemini Enterprise with security management through a dedicated Google Cloud environment. The system is designed to prevent external leakage of sensitive information. Samsung Electronics employees use Gemini Enterprise as a secure gateway to access internal data, according to Ruth Sun, Google Cloud Korea President. Google Cloud recently launched the Google Security Operations Platform in Seoul. The platform provides resources needed to respond to cyber threats and strengthens domestic companies' cyber defense capabilities. The platform supports regulated industries such as finance in maintaining strict governance and compliance while internalizing Google's industry-leading cyber response capabilities.
FAQ
What did Google Cloud showcase at the AI for Business 2026 event in Seoul?
Google Cloud showcased its Gemini Enterprise artificial intelligence platform at the event held July 14-16 at the Shilla Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul. The company demonstrated a conversational financial service developed with KB Kookmin Bank and highlighted Samsung Electronics' adoption of the platform with dedicated cloud security.
Which global banks are using Google's Gemini AI platform?
Citigroup launched Citi Sky in April, an asset management service based on Gemini. Other financial institutions cooperating with Google in artificial intelligence include UK-based HSBC, Germany-based Commerzbank, Australia-based Macquarie, and Singapore-based DBS.
How does Samsung Electronics use Gemini Enterprise for security?
Samsung Electronics adopted Gemini Enterprise with security management through a dedicated Google Cloud environment designed to prevent external leakage of sensitive information. Samsung Electronics employees use Gemini Enterprise as a secure gateway to access internal data.
