Key Takeaways
- Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, head of the Prime Minister's Youth Programme, addressed an event.
- Called for an inclusive and equitable AI ecosystem.
- The event took place at the United Nations Development Programme in New York.
Pakistan has called for a youth-centric approach to artificial intelligence (AI) during an event organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Speaking at the UNDP event, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, Chairman of the Prime Minister's Youth Programme, emphasized the need for an inclusive and equitable AI ecosystem.
Khan highlighted that youth should be at the forefront of this technological revolution, ensuring their voices are heard in the development and implementation of AI technologies.
The event, held in New York, aimed to discuss how AI can be harnessed to benefit young people across Pakistan. Khan stressed the importance of involving young individuals in decision-making processes related to AI.
He stated, 'We must ensure that our youth are not only beneficiaries but also active participants in shaping the future of technology.'
The call for a youth-centric approach underscores Pakistan's commitment to leveraging AI for social and economic development while ensuring that no segment of society is left behind.
Khan further noted that this initiative aligns with the broader goals of the Prime Minister's Youth Programme, which seeks to empower young people through education and skill development in technology-related fields.
'We must ensure that our youth are not only beneficiaries but also active participants in shaping the future of technology.'
Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, Chairman, Prime Minister's Youth Programme
