Egypt, Italy mull ways to boost AI cooperation
Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Amr Talaat discussed with Italy’s Minister of Enterprises, Adolfo Urso, ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
They held a meeting in the Italian capital, Rome, in the presence of Bassam Rady, Egypt’s Ambassador to Italy, to review key developments in AI applications in both Egypt and Italy. They also followed up on discussions initiated during Urso”s visit to Egypt in April 2024, which aimed to lay the foundations for constructive collaboration between the two countries in various aspects of AI and its infrastructure.
During the meeting, Talaat explained the main aspects and objectives of the second edition of Egypt’s national AI strategy, noting that it focuses on building digital capacities, AI governance, fostering innovation, research and development, and enhancing international cooperation in this field.
For his part, Urso highlighted Italy’s efforts to support startups working in the AI sector.
He also outlined the features of an initiative launched by Italy during its 2024 presidency of the G7, which involves the establishment of an “AI center for Sustainable Development”. This initiative aims to support the use of AI in advancing development efforts across the African continent.
Urso expressed keenness to strengthen bilateral cooperation in AI, as well as to collaborate on a regional level to implement and achieve the goals of this initiative. He also thanked the Egyptian Ministry of Communications for nominating a representative to serve on the center”s executive committee.
This meeting is part of Talaat’s visit to Italy, in response to an invitation from Urso. During the visit, several meetings were held with officials from Italian companies and institutions to boost cooperation and attract more investment into Egypt’s communications and IT sector.
Source: MENA
Egypt partners in UNDP’s AI for sustainability center in Italy
Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amtr Talaat has participated in the launch of the “Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Sustainable Development Center” the took place at the UN Development Program (UNDP) headquarters in Rome, Italy.
The event falls within the framework of Italy’s 2024 G7 Presidency initiative.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Italian Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy Adolfo Urso, alongside a host of ministers and government officials from African countries, representatives of international organizations, and leaders from global and African tech companies.
Talaat’s participation came at an official invitation from Italian minister Urso.
The AI center aims to accelerate digital transformation across Africa and promote AI-driven industrial development in line with the African Union’s AI Strategy.
Fourteen African nations, including Egypt, were selected for initial collaboration with the center.
The project is meant to enhance access to computing power for AI innovators across Africa, develop sustainable AI infrastructure in top priority countries and create partnerships between African startups and G7-based Italian companies.
Source: Gazette Staff