Johannesburg, April 12 (PTI) The G20 countries must work together and liaise with the wider international community to navigate the complex landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and unlock its full potential in humanity, a South Africa Minister said. ‘As we enter the decisive phase of the digital industrial revolution, it is clear that AI is central to the reform of economies, management and daily life,’ said Mondli Gungal, Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, during the G20 task force on AI, data, management and innovation for sustainable development. South Africa holds the presidency of the G20 for 2025. “As we entered the decisive phase of the digital industrial revolution, it is clear that AI is central to the reform of economies, management and daily life,” Gungubele said at the Gqeberha province event. “This task force creates an opportunity for the G20 to establish a platform for continued dialogue and collaboration between G20 members, together with the involvement with the wider international community to navigate the complex landscape of AI and unlock its full potential in the service of humanity. With its potential there is the challenge of reducing risks, such as algorithmic prejudice, digital exclusion, supervision and incorrect information, ”he said. Confidence in AI must be earned by inclusion and representation, which ensures that women, youth and persons with disabilities are not only participants, but that leaders in this transformation represent an armed form of 85. Global GDP, we have a responsibility and an opportunity to form an AI future that is not only intelligent, but also only, not only innovative, but also inclusive, ‘he said. Gungubele praised the G20 members India, China, the UK for moving significantly to create and use AI technology, saying that these countries should be seen as case studies for other G20 members to learn this one to learn. How to fully utilize these digital technologies, “he said. Gungubele suggested four actions that should take G20 states to achieve it. It was to find ways to balance technological advances with ethical, environmental and societal considerations; And to ensure that regulation and compliance frameworks are clear and solid, as ambiguous frameworks tend to scare investors and innovators away. AI development, climate forecast, crop diagnostics and healthcare innovations enable-which creates a foundation for the digital sovereignty of Africa. ‘ Together, we have a shared responsibility to build AI that recognizes every language, honors every identity and advances the dignity of all people, ‘Gungubele said.
G20 must involve a broader Intl community on AI to unlock the full potential: South African Minister
