Nectec head targets national AI strategy

After being recently reappointed executive director of the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (Nectec), Chai Wutiwiwatchai has vowed to usher in a national strategic plan for artificial intelligence (AI) usage and explore new tech frontiers, such as terahertz, quantum computing and the metaverse, to drive the country forward.

“Our mission is to build upstream digital technology as a core foundation for the country,” Mr Chai, who was originally appointed Nectec executive director in 2018, told the Bangkok Post.

His position is for a four-year term.

Nectec is a state organisation responsible for undertaking, supporting and promoting research and development (R&D) of electronics and computer technologies.

Mr Chai was the first Nectec executive director who came from the top job at Nectec’s research unit, and not…