The President of Uzbekistan participated in a meeting dedicated to the issues of safe use of artificial intelligence within the framework of the «Aqaba Process» in Astana.
On November 6, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev participated in the meeting of the heads of Central Asian states dedicated to security issues in the field of artificial intelligence within the framework of the «Aqaba Process» in the city of Astana.
The event was attended by President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, King Abdullah II of Jordan, high-level representatives of Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan, as well as foreign guests.
During the meeting, ensuring international and regional security, fighting terrorism and extremism, as well as new threats associated with the development of digital technologies were discussed. Special attention was paid to expanding practical cooperation between states, exchanging experience, and improving mechanisms for preventing radicalization among youth.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev noted that threats to security and stability are increasing in today's conditions and highly praised the significance of the «Aqaba Process».
It was emphasized that artificial intelligence technologies are developing rapidly and creating huge opportunities for humanity, while also bringing new dangers. In this regard, it was noted that creating conditions for quality education and the full realization of human potential is an important foundation of security.
To harmonize modern scientific achievements with humanistic traditions such as enlightenment and the pursuit of knowledge, the Head of State put forward the initiative «Digital Progress in the Interests of Man». This initiative aims to direct the capabilities of artificial intelligence to expanding knowledge, strengthening mutual trust, and creating new opportunities for human development.
Also, the UN global dialogue on artificial intelligence governance was supported.
In order to make a practical contribution to global efforts, readiness was expressed to open a regional office of the UN Counter-Terrorism Office in Uzbekistan. This office is envisaged to provide practical assistance to Central Asian countries in launching warning channels about terrorist-content materials, identifying cases of terrorist financing, improving the qualifications of specialists, and effectively using the capabilities of artificial intelligence.
In addition, it was proposed to establish the international program «Enlightenment Against Ignorance in the Digital Age» on the basis of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Tashkent.
Within the framework of the program, creating multilingual information resources, training religious figures to operate in the information environment, and supporting young researchers promoting the humanitarian values of the religion of Islam
