TEHRAN – Iran’s representatives at the first summit of the World AI Cooperation Organization (WAICO) in Beijing, China, have proposed establishing a specialized department within the organization to address ethical issues related to artificial intelligence.
The proposal aims to place AI ethics among the organization’s key areas of focus and promote greater attention to the responsible development and use of artificial intelligence.
“Artificial intelligence, like other advanced technologies, can have dual use; therefore, it is essential to strike a balance between technological advancement, ethical considerations, and its deployment, ensuring that none of these aspects hinders the progress of the others,” Mehr news agency quoted Emadoddin Fatemizadeh, an official with the vice-presidency for science and knowledge-based economy, as saying. Iran’s proposal is well-received by some member states, he added.
Cooperation among member states can pave the way for the shared use of technological capabilities. China possesses strong capabilities in certain technological domains, while Iran offers a pool of specialized human resources, theoretical knowledge, and potential areas for the applications of artificial intelligence, he noted.
The initiative aims to identify shared capacities, foster complementary cooperation, ensuring that AI benefits are not monopolized by a few nations, and that developing countries can benefit from AI advantages as well.
Addressing WAICO first summit, Mohammad Reza Ghaebi, an official with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
