UAE Introduces International AI Policy to Prevent Technology Misuse and Ensure Ethical Growth
The United Arab Emirates has introduced an international policy on artificial intelligence to help prevent misuse of the technology as it undergoes rapid growth among consumers and economies.
The UAE Cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, approved a five-pronged policy centered on the six principles of progress, cooperation, community, ethics, sustainability and security, aligned with the emirate. AI strategy, the Cabinet Affairs Ministry said in a statement on Friday.
Under the policy, the UAE will participate in international forums to help promote the use of AI, advocate for transparency in implementing ethical and accountability standards for governments, and support the establishment of international alliances to manage AI systems.
It helps implement international standards that enable countries to develop AI tools that produce harm or harm while protecting AI security, personal safety, and data security. It will promote responsible AI applications through collaborative research and development efforts aimed at promoting global global peace and stability.
The UAE government is already playing a key role in shaping global AI governance frameworks and international policies with “effective” contributions to multilateral platforms, said Omar Al Olama, Minister of State for AI, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications.
“The UAE has become a significant player in the global governance of AI, actively contributing to international policy debates and helping to define the standards and frameworks that will shape the future of AI.”
The UAE has long been a leader in the use of AI and is at the forefront of technology – especially today when AI and other related innovations are growing rapidly.
Following the release of the UAE Strategy for AI in 2017, the country has taken a number of initiatives, which began building smart systems for services in key sectors. Mr Al Olama is widely recognized as the world’s first AI minister.
In May, the cabinet approved the establishment of a chief executive for AI in all major federal agencies, highlighting the level of preparation needed to achieve long-term benefits and position the country as a technology leader, experts said.
The new policy is expected to boost the UAE’s position as a leader in the development and use of AI, “enhancing trust with its strategic partners,” said Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology Omran Sharaf.
By aligning the UAE’s new policy with global AI standards, “we help local stakeholders, including private companies, research institutions and others, to tackle the challenges of AI on an international scale”.