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11/07/2024 - Vietnam's Human-Centered AI Development Strategy (Vietnam)

argument: Notizie/News - Digital Governance

According to an article fromSGGP, Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology has issued guidelines for the responsible development of AI systems, emphasizing a human-centered approach. The decision aims to balance the benefits and risks of AI, ensuring ethical and legal standards are met. Vietnamese companies like FPT, Viettel, VNG, and VNPT are highlighted as key players in utilizing AI to address societal challenges. The guidelines call for ethical codes to build trust in AI, mitigating risks such as bias, discrimination, and privacy invasion.

The guidelines stress the importance of promoting the benefits of AI through research and innovation while minimizing risks to individual rights. Prof. Dr. Andy Hall of CSIRO (Australia) and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Que Anh of Vietnam National University-Hanoi emphasize the need for safe, ethical, and socially appropriate technologies. Legal documents at this stage are recommended to be optional guidelines encouraging international standard adoption and fostering stakeholder dialogue.