ArmInfo. Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence of the Republic of Armenia Gevorg Mantashyan participated in the "AI4COP: Artificial Intelligence Corresponding to Sovereignty" seminar as part of COP17, delivering a welcoming speech and participating in a panel discussion.
According to the ministry's press service, Gevorg Mantashyan welcomed the participants and thanked the organizers and experts involved in the discussion for bringing together this important initiative and for professional dialogue. He emphasized the importance of such discussions in terms of developing artificial intelligence, its responsible application, and shaping technological solutions in line with national priorities.
During the panel discussion, the Deputy Minister touched upon Armenia's initiatives, current programs, and development prospects in the field of artificial intelligence, emphasizing the importance of developing AI infrastructure, energy security, access to data, and cybersecurity.
Mantashyan also presented programs aimed at developing the artificial intelligence ecosystem in Armenia, mentioning the Virtual AI Institute initiative and the "AI Factory Garden" concept, as well as the potential for using cloud services and the latest technologies.
He emphasized that to fully realize the potential of artificial intelligence, it is necessary to develop the relevant infrastructure, ensure access to open data, strengthen cybersecurity, and address the challenges associated with the development of the sector. In this context, the importance of creating conditions that will enable the effective and responsible use of AI tools for the benefit of the public and private sectors was emphasized.
Referring to the digitalization of public services, the Deputy Minister presented the potential for using artificial intelligence to improve service quality, speed up processes, and enhance the availability and cost-effectiveness of infrastructure.
The discussion also focused on the interdependence of artificial intelligence and technological sovereignty, as well as the development of strategic solutions in line with national interests. Gevorg Mantashyan emphasized the importance of technological approaches that will allow countries to take advantage of the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence while maintaining control over their own priorities, data, and decisions.
