{"id":81268,"date":"2022-11-03T14:58:29","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T07:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thestorythailand.com\/?p=81268"},"modified":"2022-11-03T14:58:34","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T07:58:34","slug":"etda-to-launch-thailands-first-ai-governance-clinic-aigc-on-nov-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thestorythailand.com\/en\/etda-to-launch-thailands-first-ai-governance-clinic-aigc-on-nov-8\/","title":{"rendered":"ETDA to launch Thailand\u2019s first AI Governance Clinic (AIGC) on Nov 8"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) will launch the AI Governance Clinic by ETDA (AIGC) during the \u201cBuilding Trust and Partnership in AI Governance\u201d event to be held on November 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Clinic will serve as a source of Thai and overseas knowledge and expertise on governance related to artificial intelligence (AI) and its adoption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ETDA is joining forces with the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC), the Ministry of Public Health\u2019s Department of Medical Services, and the Department of Health Service Support. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) between ETDA and the three partners will be signed at the event to kick off the framework for AI governance and adaptation in Thailand, starting with the medical sector. The event will be broadcast live on the Facebook page of ETDA Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ETDA Executive Director Dr. Chaichana Mitrpant<\/strong> said, \u201cArtificial Intelligence, or AI, is playing an important role in virtually all dimensions of people\u2019s lives these days \u2014 work, business, education, finance, health and electronic transactions. These matters all involve the use of AI\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cabinet recently approved a six-year national implementation plan on artificial intelligence for national development (between 2022 and 2027). A strategy set in the plan involves the adoption of AI with governance alongside relevant laws and regulations to ensure that the users recognize social responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ETDA, as an agency that promotes a safe and reliable ecosystem for electronic transactions, is making preparations for Thailand\u2019s adoption of AI, another modern technology that has become increasingly popular and relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The agency is partnering with NECTEC in achieving the goals set in the implementation plan. Among their important joint projects are a study on Thailand\u2019s AI standard landscape to develop measures for AI adoption and a study on measures to assess AI-based computer programs to improve the capacity of Thai entrepreneurs in all industries in accordance with international standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cBuilding Trust and Partnership in AI Governance\u201d event will be held on November 8, 2022, when the AI Governance Clinic by ETDA (AIGC) will be launched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ETDA and its partners \u2014 both in Thailand and overseas \u2014 have established the Clinic to develop a framework for AI governance regarding electronic transactions in a way that is in line with Thailand\u2019s context and international standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Clinic also serves as a source of capacity development at all levels, by working with the Academy of Digital Transformation by ETDA (ADTE). Moreover, AIGC has a large collection of knowledge resources on relevant subjects, with experts from many countries who are ready to offer advice on AI policies and governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the event, an MOU will be signed between ETDA and its partners, namely NECTEC, the Department of Medical Services, and the Department of Health Service Support, for the joint development of an AI governance framework for Thailand\u2019s medical sector that is compatible with the Thai context. The collaboration is meant to promote the exchange of knowledge of innovation and AI technologies between the agencies involved, in addition to educating relevant agencies about AI governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAIGC, the first of its kind in Thailand, marks the beginning of cooperation between agencies to promote AI governance in the country\u201d, said the ETDA Executive Director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the event, Thai and foreign experts will talk about AI governance on the following topics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n