The hybrid seminar "AI in the Digital Age: Balancing Innovation and Security" took place on March 28, 2025, drawing significant interest from industry leaders, policymakers, and academics. The event featured expert speakers from the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA), Chulalongkorn University, and NSTDA, who shared valuable insights on AI governance, ethics, and its impact across various sectors.
Key discussions centered on the ethical deployment of AI, security challenges, and the need for adaptive regulatory frameworks to keep pace with rapid technological advancements. A highlight of the seminar was the session on "Thailand’s Readiness for AI Transformation in Science and Technology," which explored government policies, industry collaborations, and academic initiatives aimed at fostering AI-driven innovation while upholding ethical and security standards.
The seminar underscored the delicate balance between AI-driven economic opportunities and the importance of robust security measures to address risks such as data privacy breaches, algorithmic biases, and cyber threats. Experts emphasized the need for an evolving regulatory framework that ensures the responsible and sustainable development of AI.
With a strong turnout of 403 participants (114 in-person and 291 online), the event highlighted Thailand’s growing focus on AI policy and development. The insights gained from this seminar are expected to contribute to shaping national AI strategies and fostering collaboration between government agencies, academia, and the private sector to ensure ethical and secure AI integration.