[International] Thailand Launches AI Passport Learning Program Targeting Students and SMEs
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According to the Taiwan-Thailand Times, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul publicly supported the government's TH-AI Passport initiative on the 19th, emphasizing that it will help citizens adapt to the rapid development of artificial intelligence and enhance their learning, work, and business application capabilities.
Anutin, who is visiting Australia, stated that the TH-AI Passport is not entirely a new initiative by the current government but a relaunch and expansion of a previous administration's plan, adding platforms and application channels to allow more people to access AI services. The program, originally scheduled for July, was delayed by over a month due to the government renegotiating user rights and revising procurement conditions.
Anutin pointed out that the government's promotion of skills enhancement and retraining policies aims to help Thai workers adapt to the gradual entry of artificial intelligence into the job market.
The TH-AI Passport primarily targets primary and secondary school students, university students, startups, and small and medium-sized enterprises, providing more stable access to AI applications and platforms, reducing the common usage restrictions or ad interruptions found in free services.
Regarding former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's recent warning that AI could impact entry-level jobs, Anutin stated that this highlights the importance of the government proactively enhancing labor skills. He believes that the modern workforce includes not only manual laborers but also employees who rely on knowledge and professional skills, who also need technological tools to improve productivity and competitiveness.
Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob said that over 300,000 people registered on the first day of pre-registration, expressing confidence in reaching the final user limit of 5 million.
In response to public doubts about the registration website using '.net' instead of the '.go.th' commonly used by Thai government websites, Chaichanok explained that this design complies with procurement conditions and contractual specifications and is not a technical oversight. He emphasized that citizens' personal data is still stored within Thailand, but requests made to international AI models may be processed overseas depending on the service's operational model.
Chaichanok stated that the contract prohibits service providers from retaining user data or using such information for training AI models. Regarding the opposition's preparation to raise questions in parliament, Anutin said the government is willing to explain all procedures. Chaichanok also expressed no concern about anti-corruption agencies or parliamentary committees requesting explanations, emphasizing that the program is executed lawfully and is open to transparency scrutiny. (Editor: Wang Chih-hsin)
Source Link: https://www.rti.org.tw/news?uid=3&pid=227302
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