Minister
of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat has announced the
launch of a national platform in the field of artificial intelligence.
During the fourth session of the National Council for Artificial Intelligence
on Sunday, Talaat said that the platform includes the national AI strategy, and
covers various events, news and details of AI projects in Egypt, as well as the
capacity building programs provided by various institutions and Egypt’s
achievements in the AI field.
The
platform also provides an opportunity for exchanging views and expertise among
stakeholders, i.e. the government, public and private sectors, academia, and
startups, on AI issues, especially those related to the opportunities enabled
by such technology and the principles and ethics of its use, the minister said.
The
launch of the platform comes as part of Egypt's keenness to embrace the
technologies of the digital era, adopt its major technologies, and enhance the
country’s standing as a regional and global leader in the AI domain.
The
minister stressed that the launch of the national AI platform helps achieve a
breakthrough in this field, and allows those working and interested in AI to
save time and effort in reaching their goals.
"This
reinforces the national efforts in leveraging such technology to bring about
digital transformation and build Digital Egypt," he added.
Talaat pointed out that the platform is of great importance as it augments Egypt’s leading role as a key player in the AI field at the international level.
Source: Egypt Today
