The Founder and President, Prof. Rym Ayadi, held a key meeting at the PAM Centre for Global Studies (CGS) in San Marino with CGS senior officials and researchers on October 9, 2024. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration in the areas of Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance and emerging technologies.
The discussions touched upon the report being finalized by CGS on the malicious use of AI and emerging technologies by terrorist and criminal groups, developed in collaboration with the UN Security Council Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED).
Another item on the agenda of the meeting was the establishment of the Permanent Parliamentary Observatory on the Malicious Use of AI, which was first announced by Hon. Enaam Mayara, President of PAM and President of the House of Councillors of the Kingdom of Morocco, during PAM-CGS’s high-level side event at the UN Summit of the Future in New York. The Observatory, based in San Marino and serviced by CGS, will play a crucial role in monitoring, analyzing, and promoting the development of effective legislation, principles, criteria and evaluation of AI governance. Its goal is to ensure that AI and other emerging technologies are used in line with internationally agreed norms, for the benefit of all countries, rather than by terrorist and criminal groups for malicious purposes.
Alongside the Observatory, the CGS is also producing, and will soon launch a Daily Digest on AI and Emerging Technologies, offering regular insights and analysis on key topics, such as: global governance, legislative lessons learnt and best practices, case studies, law enforcement, international instruments, applications relative to geostrategies, security and defence. This digest will serve as a valuable resource for policymakers and researchers alike, providing timely updates on the rapid advancements in AI and its potential risks. Additionally, a weekly digest will complement the daily publication, highlighting the most significant developments in the field.
Prof. Rym Ayadi, who also participated in and contributed to the PAM-CGS side event at the UN Summit of the Future in New York, underscored the importance of ethical AI use and the need for public education in identifying and combating fake news. She emphasized that AI governance must prioritize transparency, ethical considerations, and the empowerment of individuals to recognize and challenge misinformation and disinformation.
The meeting concluded with a significant step forward in institutional cooperation, through the formalization of a partnership between EMEA and PAM CGS. This cooperation will pave the way for enhanced collaboration on critical initiatives, building on the strengths of both institutions. The importance of this collaboration lies in the ability to network and integrate the distinct expertise and frameworks of EMEA and CGS, creating a powerful synergy that will drive forward joint efforts in AI governance and research, in the spirit of PAM and UN documents and declarations.
A key outcome of this partnership will be the organization of a Seminar on AI Opportunities and Risks, as requested by PAM Member States during the PAM 18th Plenary Session, held in Braga last May. The seminar will be developed in collaboration with EMEA and other key partners, aiming at providing a comprehensive analysis of the potential benefits and challenges represented by AI in governance, security, and public trust
Link to PAM CGS press release on Prof. Ayadi’s visit
EMEA President Prof. Rym Ayadi participates in high-level UN event organised by PAM
