This online webinar took place on July 30, and it featured Rector Tshilidzi Marwala of the United Nations University as the main speaker with two respondents from JICA who specialize in AI.
The session was interesting, and it is good to know that the UN is working on a framework to regulate AI based on humanistic values, such as inclusiveness, fairness, access, and truth. I was particularly pleased that they were willing to take up my question of how they expect their proposal to be adopted by governments around the world, other organizations, developers, and other individuals who are in a position to enact AI governance. Rectar Marwala’s response had four parts: 1. The UN needs to simplify its message so that it can be understood; 2. The UN needs to take its message to people (not just to policymakers); 3. The proposal must somehow balance the interests of various stakeholders; 4. The UN (and other institutions?) must help policymakers understand technology. I’m not sure if they are enough, and addressing 3 is not going to be easy. But I thought the discussion was productive, and I hope to see more of it as we (i.e, everyone in the world) work toward figuring out how to coexist with AI.
The JICA/United Nations University Knowledge Forum’s discussion on AI in Africa was very informative. Rector Tshilidzi Marwala explained how AI should be developed with people in mind. I agree that fairness, access, and inclusivity are important values.
Balancing the needs of different groups is a difficult task. It’s important to communicate clearly and work together. The UN’s efforts to create a framework for AI are a good step. I hope this will help us move forward together.
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