The National Bank makes 13 observations about the government’s artificial intelligence policy

The Federal National Council’s Technology, Energy, Mineral Resources and Public Utilities Affairs Report identified 13 observations on the government’s policy on artificial intelligence, including 5 observations on legislation, 5 observations on artificial intelligence policies and strategies, in addition to 3 observations on supporting investment and anticipating the future.

In detail, the notes on legislation regulating artificial intelligence included 5 notes that included the need to review applicable legislation related to technical aspects, data protection to accommodate the concept of artificial intelligence and the developments it is witnessing, and the need to introduce special legislation in the field of artificial intelligence that allows the government to be informed of safety procedures and share test results. and other important information with the government, the delay in issuing the executive regulations of Federal Decree Law No. 45 of 2021 regarding the protection of personal data, and the need to establish the Emirates Office for Personal Data in the country, in addition to There is a need to develop legislation that regulates the governance of government data, in terms of classification, storage, exchange, privacy, and optimal use of the data available to data providers.

The committee identified 5 observations in artificial intelligence policies and strategies, which included the need to find a unified platform for sharing open data between government and private institutions that is used to train artificial intelligence algorithms, the need to empower entrepreneurs and companies in the field of artificial intelligence, and the need to strengthen strong companies between the public and private sectors. For research and development in the field of artificial intelligence, and benefiting from integrating artificial intelligence into strategies related to cybersecurity, in addition to the need to implement the national guide to measure spending on research and development in the government sector.

The axis of supporting investment and anticipating the future included 3 observations that included the new jobs that will appear due to the use of artificial intelligence and its applications, the need for new skills and experiences that may not be available among current employees, the need for indicators to measure the quality of government services provided that rely on artificial intelligence applications, and the need to provide professionals who have… With digital and analytical expertise and the necessary training.