Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, addressed participants at the launch of the AI Opportunity Forum, held at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat today. The event brought together key regional stakeholders to discuss AI policy and explored its benefits through interactive experience booths. Spearheaded by the ASEAN Foundation and supported by Google.org, the initiative aims to equip 5.5 million individuals with essential AI skills. In his remarks, Dr. Kao commended the collaboration between the ASEAN Foundation and Google.org, highlighting AI’s crucial role in enhancing ASEAN’s competitiveness and future readiness.

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