GAIN Summit presents international experience in managing the use of artificial intelligence

On the first day of the third Global Artificial Intelligence Summit (GAIN) in Riyadh, ministers responsible for the technology and communications sectors presented their countries’ experiences in implementing regulations and controls aimed at maximizing the benefits of artificial intelligence technologies.

The GAIN conference is organized by the Saudi Arabian Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) and will last until September 12.

Tuesday’s discussions focused on using artificial intelligence to support and accelerate development programs and create ideal opportunities to improve social life and its quality.

Ministers stressed the importance of implementing regulations aimed at neutralising the risks and threats associated with AI technologies and stressed the need to use and benefit from AI in accordance with ethics and international standards.

South African Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Dr Bonginkosi Nzimande praised the important role of the Global Summit hosted by SDAIA, emphasising that the Summit provides an ideal environment and platform for international coordination.

He said that this coordination will help developing countries to keep up and compete with technologically advanced countries through true international cooperation. This technology contributes greatly to the renaissance of countries and humanity.

Gabonese Communications and Media Minister Laurence Ndong has stressed her country’s commitment to working with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to develop policies to govern and regulate artificial intelligence technologies.

She stressed that the aim of such a policy is to ensure the optimal use of artificial intelligence technologies for the benefit of Gabon’s infrastructure and the country’s development.

Ndong also stressed the importance of addressing the challenges and threats that these technologies pose to government institutions and societies, emphasizing the need for international cooperation to ensure that AI serves all of humanity.

Bahrain Information and eGovernment Authority Director General Mohammed Ali Al-Qaed discussed the experiences of several leading countries in the field of AI. He discussed the measures and regulations that these countries have taken to use technologies based on value-based principles that protect the ethics and culture of their citizens.

Bahrain is also following a similar path, given the ongoing and immediate developments in this area, he added. The legislation is constantly evolving, especially as it experiences significant and ongoing progress.

Makara Khov, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of Cambodia, stressed that his country is aware of the inherent dangers and threats posed by artificial intelligence technologies.

Cambodia has taken significant measures to address such threats by implementing laws and procedures to regulate the use of AI in government institutions and society. These measures have enabled Cambodia to mitigate many of the risks and threats while leveraging the potential of essential technologies such as AI.

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of Oman Dr. Ali Al-Shidhani agreed with the ministers and officials who noted the Sultanate’s positive experience in using technology to develop human resources in various fields and improve the education and healthcare sectors.

State Secretary of the German Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport Stefan Schnorr stressed the importance of addressing the risks associated with technology, especially AI, at a societal and geopolitical level. He called for cooperation between countries and organizations to neutralize these risks and promote innovation.

State Secretary of the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of Serbia Dr. Miroslav Trajanovic warned of the rapid changes and advances in AI technologies. He emphasized the need for flexible and dynamic measures and laws that can be constantly updated to keep up with these developing technologies.

Trajanovic stressed that effectively addressing the challenges and threats associated with artificial intelligence technologies requires intelligence, professionalism and the implementation of optimal methods and mechanisms that will allow for reaping the benefits from them.

Senegal’s Director of Information and Communication Technologies, Aissatou Jeanne Ndiaye, confirmed that the Senegalese government has used AI technologies to support education and scientific research. She stressed the importance of considering the potential risks and threats associated with these technologies and noted that measures, procedures and regulations have been implemented to address these issues.