Last week, Kim Rieffel, CEO of PCN Latin America LATAM, was invited by the board of directors of the AI FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES FORUM initiative to attend its winter plenary sessions, held at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva.
The event brought together leaders and experts to discuss how advances in artificial intelligence (AI) can benefit developing countries. The gap between recent technological advances in AI and their implementation in nations with infrastructure and capacity challenges was a central theme of the forum's discussions. PCN's participation reinforces the institution's commitment to contributing to the responsible advancement of AI.
To this end, it is developing certification schemes that minimize the risk associated with the increasingly widespread presence of these functionalities. “The creation of applicable technical standards and certification schemes is essential to ensure that AI solutions meet ethical, quality and safety standards, promoting consumer trust and market integrity,” Rieffel emphasized in one of his interventions at the plenary session. “Collaboration between governments, the private sector and civil society is essential for developing countries to maximize the opportunities offered by AI, generating positive impacts on the economy and the quality of life of the population,” he added.
In Brazil, Bill (PL) 2.338/2023, which regulates the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence based on the centrality of the human person, was approved by the Senate and now awaits analysis by the Chamber of Deputies. The text is expected to be approved in the first half of 2025.
