AI and data strategy is the 'key' to determining the future of the Nation

On September 10 in Hanoi, the National Data Association in collaboration with the Institute of Generative New Intelligence Technology and Education (IGNITE) and partners organized the Workshop "AI Strategy and National Data Architecture, Organizations and Enterprises" (ASDA 1).

The workshop aims to create a forum for in-depth exchange, where scientists , businesses and policy makers discuss, analyze and seek consensus in strategic approaches to AI and data development in the coming period.

At the workshop, Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Ai Viet - Director of the Institute of Technology and Education for New Generative Intelligence (IGNITE) said that this is a great moment for Vietnam - the opportunity for our nation to rise up to be strong and prosperous is opening up when technology, geopolitics , the will of the leaders and the aspirations of the people converge.

Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Ai Viet 0 Director of the Institute of Generative New Intelligence Technology and Education (IGNITE) spoke at the conference. (Photo: PV/Vietnam+)

"Each of us needs to ask ourselves: what have we done at this moment? If five years ago, many plans were just distant hopes, today history has moved forward with rapid steps from institutional changes, promulgation of new laws to the rise of large technology corporations, creating national strength," Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Ai Viet said.

Reiterating the words of General Secretary To Lam, Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Ai Viet said that countries that grasp data - the important resources and means of production of the digital economy - will make a breakthrough, while those who "miss out" will fall behind.

According to the Director of IGNITE Institute, the world has officially entered a new era and Vietnam cannot stand aside. "This will not be a path strewn with roses - we will encounter barriers in terms of institutions, habits, system complexity, culture and innovation challenges. But it is in hardship that national intelligence and character will shine," Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Ai Viet affirmed.

He also emphasized that to do so, Vietnam cannot just shout slogans and movements, and cannot become a factory for others. What we need is innovation in strategic thinking, scientific architecture and the consensus of the entire population.

Agreeing with this view, Mr. Tran Van Khai - Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee on Science, Technology and Environment pointed out that current laws are not sufficient to regulate the issues raised by AI.

Mr. Tran Van Khai - Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee on Science, Technology and Environment. (Photo: PV/Vietnam+)

"Resolution 57 sets the goal that by 2030 Vietnam will be among the leading countries in Southeast Asia in AI. To achieve this goal, it is necessary to soon promulgate the AI Law. The period of 2025-2026 is the right time to create a legal corridor for AI development and management," Mr. Tran Van Khai emphasized.

According to him, Vietnam's AI Law needs to codify important policies such as the principle of humane AI, ensuring AI serves humans, respects privacy and ethical values; risk management and transparency, mandatory labeling of AI-generated content to prevent fake news; data infrastructure; promoting innovation, allowing sandbox testing for AI applications in a controlled environment and clearly defining the legal responsibilities of developing organizations and individuals.

Regarding the issue of data, Major General Nguyen Ngoc Cuong - Director of the National Data Center, Vice President of the National Data Association (Ministry of Public Security) commented that countries that can collect, process and exploit data effectively will have a competitive advantage in the global economy. With a large population and a fast pace of digital transformation, Vietnam possesses a large "data treasure".

Major General Nguyen Ngoc Cuong - Director of the National Data Center, Vice President of the National Data Association (Ministry of Public Security). (Photo: PV/Vietnam+)

According to the Major General, data is the fourth factor of production after labor, capital and land. In particular, it can increase the efficiency of all three traditional factors through labor optimization, capital efficiency and efficient land use.

However, Vietnam also faces major challenges in data governance. There is a lot of data but a lack of connectivity, data sovereignty and governance. A notable risk is “data colonization,” where the majority of citizens’ data is stored on foreign platforms. This can lead to three serious consequences: technological dependence, value loss and security risks.

Major General Nguyen Ngoc Cuong highlighted three things to do, which are to build a unified data management system based on four pillars: institutions, technology, processes and people; develop comprehensive data mining capacity; build a sustainable data ecosystem, creating a network of stakeholders who benefit together, namely the State, businesses, schools - research institutes and people.

At the Workshop, the speakers shared the view that AI and data are no longer purely technological fields, but are core factors determining sovereignty, competitiveness and national position in the new era.

Vietnam can only take advantage of the "data treasure" and AI potential when it knows how to turn vision into specific laws, strategies and actions, instead of just stopping at slogans./.

(Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/chien-luoc-ai-va-du-lieu-la-chia-khoa-dinh-doat-tuong-lai-cua-quoc-gia-post1061030.vnp