Virtual Forum “Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities to Accelerate Human Progress for Sustainable Development”

On February 18-19, 2021 the UNESCO Cluster Office for the Caribbean and the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica will host the second forum under the framework of the Caribbean AI Initiative titled “Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities to Accelerate Human Progress for Sustainable Development”.

The initiative explores the potential of AI in relation to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular regard to:

• Generating sustainable growth in the economies of Member States.
• Creating innovative and technology-oriented economies and societies in the region.
• Improving public education, information, public relations and advocacy, including on the ethical dimension of AI and data governance.
• Reducing inequalities in society

It provides a platform for UNESCO Member States of the Caribbean sub-region, civil society, private sector and academia to exchange knowledge and to advance the Caribbean debate on AI to develop regional and national AI strategies.

Feb 18, 2021, 9:00 AM – Feb 19, 2021, 2:15 PM

Read the full information about the event here.

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