Georgian Economy Minister to present Gov’t’s vision on artificial intelligence at Global AI Conference in Shanghai

Georgian Economy Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili is set to present Georgia’s approaches and vision for the development and governance of artificial intelligence at the Global Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai.

The Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance is being held in Shanghai and was opened by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

“Georgia is participating for the first time in the Global Artificial Intelligence Conference, which is being held in Shanghai. Alongside Georgia, an unprecedented number of countries - more than 100 - are participating in the event”, Kvrivishvili said.

The Economy Minister noted that participating delegations were able to observe the latest achievements of Chinese and international companies working in the AI sector.

“Within the framework of the event, we had the opportunity to see first-hand the significant achievements made by local as well as international companies directly in the field of artificial intelligence, as well as how it is being used, including in local and international economies”, she noted.

She further added that senior government officials and heads of international organisations gathered in Shanghai would participate in the high-level meeting on global AI governance.

During her address, the Minister is expected to present Georgia’s perspective on artificial intelligence.

“During the session, in my address, we will discuss Georgia’s approaches and vision regarding artificial intelligence”, Kvrivishvili concluded.