The second Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance took place in Egypt from November 19 to 21, presided over by Amr Talaat, Egypt's Minister of Communications and Information Technology. This event gathered members of the African Union AI Working Group, OECD, and AI experts from Africa and Europe to advance the African Union's continental AI strategy. The dialogue emphasized Egypt's leadership role in promoting ethical AI use and data neutrality across the continent.
Discussions during the event focused on implementing the African AI Strategy, establishing foundational principles for an African AI Charter, and creating a roadmap for achieving strategic objectives. The dialogue highlighted the commitment of over 20 nations to collaborate on AI governance, with significant contributions from international representatives, including those from the UK and the US. This initiative builds on previous efforts to ensure that AI development aligns with ethical standards and regional needs.
• Egypt leads efforts in implementing the African Union's AI strategy.
• Over 20 nations participated in discussions on AI governance.
AI governance refers to the frameworks and policies guiding the ethical use of AI technologies.
The continental AI strategy aims to unify African nations in the safe and ethical deployment of AI.
An AI charter outlines the ethical principles and guidelines for AI development and usage in Africa.
The OECD collaborates with Egypt to promote best practices in AI governance and strategy implementation.
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