Indonesia Proposes to Host AI Global South Forum
ANTARA | 13 February 2025
Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Nezar Patria, and UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences, Gabriela Ramos, in the UNESCO Office in Paris on February 11, 2025. (ANTARA/HO-Kemkomdigi)
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian government has offered to host the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Global South Forum in the coming year.
The forum, organized by UNESCO, aims to promote the development and use of AI technology for developing countries in Asia, Africa, and the South Pacific.
Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria noted in the ministry's press release received here on Thursday that this proposal was based on Indonesia's achievement as the first country in Southeast Asia to complete UNESCO's Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM).
"This success demonstrates Indonesia's commitment to developing a responsible and ethical AI ecosystem," he remarked after meeting with UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences, Gabriela Ramos, at the UNESCO Office in Paris on Tuesday (February 11) local time.
According to Patria, Indonesia's completion of RAM is an important factor in its bid to host the forum and demonstrates strong cooperation with UNESCO.
"We also want to express our gratitude for UNESCO's support that enabled Indonesia to complete RAM quickly. We are very thankful for UNESCO's assistance," he affirmed.
Patria added that Indonesia's collaboration with UNESCO strengthens its role as a key player in global AI development.
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