Vietnam actively participated in the AI Action Summit in Paris, which focused on transforming AI discussions into actionable strategies. The delegation, led by Deputy Minister Bui Hoang Phuong, emphasized global governance and investment opportunities in AI. Vietnam aims to enhance its AI capabilities while strengthening international cooperation, particularly with France and South Korea.
Vietnam participated in the AI Action Summit held in Paris, which drew leaders from various sectors including heads of state, international organizations, and tech companies. The delegation was headed by Bui Hoang Phuong, the Deputy Minister of Information and Communications, and included CEOs from major firms like Google and Microsoft. This event shifted focus from AI safety discussions to actionable strategies, concentrating on public interest in AI, employment, investment, ethics, and regulations.
At the summit, Vietnam collaborated with other countries to issue a joint statement advocating for enhanced global governance of AI, emphasizing transparency, equity, and sustainability in AI development. This participation reaffirms Vietnam’s commitment to being an active player in the AI global community while exploring new opportunities for the application of AI within various sectors.
The summit served as a platform for Vietnam to align with current AI trends and refine its policies to leverage AI effectively in healthcare, education, and the digital economy. Notably, this marks the third global summit focusing on AI, transitioning from earlier discussions on safety to actionable outcomes.
In addition to the summit, the Deputy Minister represented Vietnam at the 3rd Southeast Asia Business Forum. He outlined Vietnam’s advantages including political stability, a strong commitment to technology advancement, and beneficial geographic positioning, which position the country as a gateway to ASEAN.
The Minister emphasized the potential for increased French investment in Vietnam, highlighting a growing interest from both public and private sectors in the development of a robust AI legal framework. This signals promising collaborative opportunities between Vietnam and France in the AI domain.
Furthermore, the AI landscape is evolving rapidly, with projections from Tractica estimating nearly $11 billion in annual revenue from AI for telecommunications by 2025. In tandem, Vietnam and South Korea plan to enhance their AI cooperation, focusing on building digital infrastructure and creating legal frameworks conducive to mutual growth.
In a further development, Nvidia Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Vietnam to establish a Vietnam Research and Development Centre and an AI Data Centre, thus reinforcing the country’s commitment to advancing its AI capabilities.
Vietnam’s involvement in the AI Action Summit signifies its proactive stance in the international AI arena, aiming for greater cooperation and investment opportunities. The summit emphasizes actionable measures for AI governance while improving legal frameworks to harness the potential of AI across various sectors. Collaborative efforts with South Korea and Nvidia reflect Vietnam’s strategic direction in fostering technological advancement and investment.
Original Source: vir.com.vn
