The Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy of Pakistan is a policy framework that aims to promote the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Pakistan. The policy was developed by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) and was released for public consultation in May 2023.
The policy has four main goals:
- To promote the development and use of AI for the benefit of the Pakistani people.
- To ensure that AI is used in a responsible and ethical manner.
- To build a strong AI ecosystem in Pakistan.
- To position Pakistan as a global leader in AI.
The policy outlines a number of initiatives that will be implemented to achieve these goals. These initiatives include:
- The establishment of a National AI Council to oversee the development and implementation of the policy.
- The creation of a National AI Research and Development Fund to support AI research and development in Pakistan.
- The development of a National AI Talent Development Plan to train Pakistanis in AI skills.
- The promotion of AI adoption in the public and private sectors.
- The development of AI ethics guidelines to ensure that AI is used in a responsible and ethical manner.
The Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy of Pakistan is a significant step forward for Pakistan in its efforts to harness the power of AI for the benefit of its people. The policy has the potential to transform Pakistan’s economy, society, and government.
Here are some of the key features of the policy:
- The policy emphasizes the importance of human-centered AI and the need to ensure that AI is used in a responsible and ethical manner.
- The policy sets out a number of initiatives to promote the development and use of AI in Pakistan, including the establishment of a National AI Council, the creation of a National AI Research and Development Fund, and the development of a National AI Talent Development Plan.
- The policy also sets out a number of initiatives to promote the adoption of AI in the public and private sectors.
The Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy of Pakistan is a comprehensive and ambitious policy that has the potential to transform Pakistan’s economy, society, and government. The policy is currently open for public consultation and is expected to be finalized in the coming months.
