National AI ethics going to cabinet

The cabinet will be asked to endorse the country’s first artificial intelligence (AI) ethics guidelines by December to ensure the proper use of this advanced technology, says the National Digital Economy and Society Committee (NDESC).

Speaking at an AI ethics forum yesterday, NDESC secretary-general Vunnaporn Devahastin said AI is useful for many aspects and it is vital to find a framework for its proper use.

AI is a powerful tool that can be used both positively and negatively, she said.

AI ethics principles have been approved by the NDESC, which is chaired by the prime minister, said Ms Vunnaporn. The NDESC office plans to ask the cabinet to endorse these guidelines for public use of AI by next month. The NDESC operates under the Digital Economy and Society Ministry.

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