Task force formed to use AI in development
Federal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has formed a 15-member National Task Force (NTF) for the growth and advancement of artificial intelligence in Pakistan.
The key objective of the (NTF) is to develop a 10-year roadmap for accelerated adoption of AI in the business, development, governance, education, and healthcare sectors. The NTF force will comprise experts in artificial intelligence as well as representatives from the government and private sectors.
The minister emphasised the significance of artificial intelligence for progress in the near future and said that it would bring transformative changes in the fields of economy, governance, and education. The task force aims to harness the power of AI for Pakistan’s development and growth while ensuring that the benefits are accessible to all segments of society.
Iqbal said that establishing NTF on AI is part of the government’s commitment to embrace AI and its potential to transform the country’s economic landscape positively. By investing in AI, Pakistan can unlock new opportunities for growth and development and improve the lives of its citizens, he added.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 15th, 2023.