University of KwaZulu-Natal
Responses
In your opinion, what outcomes would make the first Global Dialogue on AI Governance a success?
Implementable, reliable and affordable primary initiatives towards adoption of AI to address societal challenges.
From your perspective, which of the following thematic areas identified by the General Assembly Resolution 79/325 for the AI Dialogue reflect your priorities for urgent action and active engagement?
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Open-source software, open data and open AI models;Safe, secure and trustworthy AI;AI capacity-building;Social, economic, ethical, cultural, linguistic and technical implications of AI;
Please briefly explain your selection.
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AI governance should prioritize AI for all through open-source software, open data and open AI models. No one should be left behind, there should be AI capacity building initiatives. AI models should be reliable and contemporary problems for all.
In your opinion, are there any cross-cutting or emerging issues not captured by the listed themes above? If so, please explain.
AI is a fully and exhaustive cross-cutting field which can address ALL emerging issues in the world.
How are the governance gaps and related developments/advances in the thematic areas you selected above affecting your country, region, or sector? Please highlight the most significant challenges.
There are mainly draft government AI policies which are not coherent enough to address all the challenges facing humanity. A global AI initiative has a huge potential of addressing holistically the emerging challenges.
What role can the AI Dialogue play in advancing international cooperation on AI governance?
It's a great initiative towards standardization and adoption of global AI policy
What are some of the existing initiatives, partnerships, or mechanisms that the AI Dialogue should build upon or connect with, and what added value could the AI Dialogue bring?
AI should build on sporadic existing AI initiatives across the globe, bringing all of them together.