Land of smart: Thailand's AI ambitions set to smile on the f...

Hold the front page! Thailand is making some serious waves in the world of artificial intelligence (AI). The Land of Smiles is rolling up its sleeves to become a key regional centre for AI training, partnering with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). This clever move is all about leading the charge in helping developing countries tackle AI ethics -- a sector as cutting-edge as it is controversial. The Thai government is seeking a thumbs-up from the Cabinet for an AI governance framework tailor-made for public agencies. With its sights set firmly on harnessing AI's potential, Thailand aims to get tech working in its favour across crucial sectors like healthcare, agriculture, education, energy, and finance, an announcement made with gusto by the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA), said Sak Segkhoonthod, senior advisor of the AI G...