BANGKOK, Jan 17 (TNA) — Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Thursday attended and chaired the opening ceremony of the 5th ASEAN Digital Minister’s Meeting (ADGMIN) at a hotel in Bangkok.
Ms Paetongtarn welcomed representatives from ASEAN member countries to Thailand and emphasized the importance of cooperation to develop regional digital economy in a bid to ensure stability, sustainability, and inclusivity of all sectors.
The event, held at the start of the year, would be an opportunity for ASEAN members to exchange ideas and experiences on this endeavor.
The prime pinister took the occasion to emphasize three important aspects in shaping ASEAN’s digital future, i.e. combating online scams; falsification and distortion of information; and Utilization of artificial intelligence (AI).
The Prime Minister reiterated that “online scam” is a serious threat to the public. Solving this problem requires regional cooperation to create safety in the digital world and build public confidence.
On falsification and distortion of information, Ms Paetongtarn says fake news and distorted information are the problems that undermine social confidence.
The Prime Minister proposed that ASEAN develop a strong mechanism to monitor and control online information.
She also emphasized the importance of promoting digital literacy among the public so that they can use the internet safely and responsibly.
For the utilization of artificial intelligence, Ms Paetongtarn called for comprehensive and responsible use of AI technology.
Thailand will host the 3rd UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in collaboration with the Educational Organization,
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in June this year.
Representatives from ASEAN member countries will be invited to attend the forum.
The Prime Minister expressed confidence that ASEAN’s close collaboration could turn crises into opportunities and create digital transformation that leaves no one behind.
She also hoped for constructive exchange of ideas and experiences at the 5th ASEAN Digital Minister’s Meeting which would lead to tangible results. (TNA).-813
