HANOI, Vietnam--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 5, 2024--
Global leading technology corporation FPT announced its participation in the founding of the Ethical AI Committee by Vietnam Software & IT Services Association (VINASA), recently established during a high-level tech discussion “AI Safety – Shaping Responsible Innovation,” featuring industry leaders, policymakers, AI visionaries, including Professor Yoshua Bengio (Université de Montréal and Mila), often called one of the “Godfathers of AI,” in Hanoi, Vietnam. By leveraging FPT’s innovation and leadership in AI, this strategic initiative represents a significant step in Vietnam’s commitment to ethical governance and responsible advancement of artificial intelligence, positioning the nation as a proactive advocate in shaping global AI standards.
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The Ethical AI Committee is poised to play a pivotal role in defining Vietnam’s AI trajectory. With a mandate to safeguard the ethical development, deployment, and application of AI technologies, the committee will ensure that innovation aligns with societal and human welfare while fostering a favorable regulatory environment for AI practices. Beyond building policy frameworks and risk assessment standards, the committee will serve as a platform for international collaboration and a trusted advisor to the Vietnamese government. Its responsibilities include developing AI safety standards, analyzing potential risks in AI deployment, and promoting awareness of responsible AI practices nationwide.
As governments and international organizations worldwide prioritize robust AI regulations and ethical frameworks, this initiative reflects Vietnam’s commitment to aligning with global efforts to navigate the complex challenges and opportunities posed by AI. Global initiatives such as the EU AI Act, OECD AI Principles, and UNESCO’s ethical AI recommendations are setting critical benchmarks for transparency, accountability, and fairness in AI governance. The committee underscores Vietnam’s effort to foster an AI ecosystem where innovation thrives within ethical boundaries, ensuring both global competitiveness and the protection of societal values.
Professor Yoshua Bengio stated: “As we continue to unlock the transformative potential of AI, it is crucial that we prioritize safety and ethical practices in its development. The challenge lies not just in advancing AI, but in doing so responsibly—ensuring that AI serves humanity without compromising our values and putting democratic institutions at risk. Fostering a community dedicated to ethical AI will help drive progress in ways that benefit society, accelerate innovation, and safeguard against the risks of autonomous systems. The establishment of the Ethical AI Committee has the potential of being an important step in guiding Vietnam toward a future where AI development aligns with global standards for transparency, accountability, and societal welfare.”
Mr. Nguyen Tu Quang, Vice Chairman of VINASA and Chairman of the AI Committee, shared: “As a professional social organization with over 600 members in the ICT sector, VINASA places a strong emphasis on market development trends and emerging technologies, particularly AI. We are deeply concerned about the challenges AI presents, such as transparency, information security, privacy, humanity, and adherence to ethical standards. AI offers significant opportunities for Vietnam to engage on the global stage. However, like any new technology, it carries inherent risks, requiring careful consideration from researchers and developers alike. VINASA believes that for AI to be developed effectively and sustainably, it is essential to establish legal and ethical frameworks. These frameworks are not intended to impose control but to provide guidance, enabling AI to fully realize its potential while minimizing negative impacts. They will lay a foundation for sustainable technological development that aligns with societal values.”
Dr. Truong Gia Binh, FPT Founder and Chairman, said: “This initiative exemplifies Vietnam’s vision to lead responsibly in the age of Artificial Intelligence. In a world where AI’s rapid evolution presents both unprecedented opportunities and risks, the need for responsible governance has never been more urgent. By aligning with international standards and collaborating with global innovators, FPT is committed to actively shaping an AI landscape that serves humanity’s best interests while driving sustainable innovation, both in Vietnam and globally.”
Standing as a driving force behind Vietnam’s ambition to lead in AI, FPT’s strategic direction is fully aligned with the government’s vision toward an AI-driven nation. With over a decade of expertise in AI research and development, the company now boasts over 1,500 AI engineers and a robust ecosystem that integrates education, innovation, and global collaborations. Anchored by strategic investments and partnerships with world-leading names like NVIDIA, LandingAI, and Mila, FPT is cultivating a new generation of AI-enabled engineers and delivering comprehensive AI-powered solutions tailored to the unique needs of diverse industries.
As a founding member of the AI Alliance, launched by IBM and Meta, FPT is also actively promoting the development of ethical and responsible AI practices on a global scale. The tech firm recently further solidified its leadership by launching an AI partner ecosystem with global technology pioneers and unveiling the FPT AI Factory, an all-inclusive stack for end-to-end AI product lifecycle, encompassing infrastructure, platforms, and applications designed to address the dynamic needs of the global AI landscape.
About FPT
FPT Corporation (FPT) is a globally leading technology and IT services provider headquartered in Vietnam. FPT operates in three core sectors: Technology, Telecommunications, and Education. During over three decades of development, FPT has constantly provided practical and effective products to millions of people and tens of thousands of business and non-business organizations worldwide, establishing Vietnam’s position on the global tech map. Keeping up with the latest market trends and emerging technologies, FPT has developed the Made-by-FPT ecosystem of services, products, solutions, and platforms, which enables sustainable growth for organizations and businesses and offers distinctive experiences to customers. In 2023, FPT recorded a total revenue of USD 2.17 billion and 48,000+ employees. For more information about global IT services, please visit https://fptsoftware.com/
The Ethical AI Committee by Vietnam Software & IT Services Association (VINASA) kick-off ceremony was held at FPT Tower, FPT Headquarters (Photo: Business Wire)
Israeli forces have killed two Palestinian militants who carried out a deadly attack on a bus in the West Bank earlier this month.
The Israeli military said Thursday that the two men barricaded themselves in a structure in the West Bank village of Burqin and exchanged fire with Israeli troops before they were killed overnight. The army said a soldier was moderately wounded.
The military said Mohammed Nazzal and Katiba al-Shalabi were operatives with the Islamic Jihad militant group.
The Hamas militant group released a statement claiming the two men were members of its armed wing and praising the bus attack. Hamas and the smaller and more radical Islamic Jihad are allies that sometimes carry out attacks together.
The Jan. 6 attack on the bus carrying Israelis killed three people and wounded six others.
Israel captured the West Bank in the 1967 Mideast war. The Palestinians want it to form the main part of their future state.
Here's the latest:
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Although the ceasefire in Gaza has brought an influx of humanitarian aid and a rare respite from Israeli bombardment, it has done little to change the miserable conditions endured by most of the 2 million people displaced by fighting.
The winter weather has compounded the hardships of those eking out an existence in tattered tents and makeshift shelters. Heavy rains were flooding tents across the territory, leaving Palestinians shivering in the cold.
At one makeshift camp in the central city of Deir al-Balah, the downpour Thursday quickly soaked through flimsy tents that seemed to float on pools of muck. Some used sandbags to keep their tents from washing away, while others tried to clear the huge puddles of mud outside their shelters. Barefoot children trod through paths that had become filthy rivers. A cacophony of coughs emanated from every corner, raising concerns about the spread of illness.
Tareq Deifallah, a displaced resident in Deir al-Balah originally from Beit Hanoun, in northern Gaza, said water was seeping through his tent from all sides. He said “the truce is useless” when it came to changing his living conditions.
“Before the truce we were suffering, after the truce we are suffering, from the rain and the winter,” Deifallah said.
Monira Faraj, a mother of two young girls, said rain flooded her tent and soaked through her mattress as her family was sleeping.
“We’re afraid we’re going to drown if it becomes too much,” she said.
Residents of the tent camp said they had no choice but to stay put. Even though the ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war that took effect Sunday allows Palestinians displaced by the fighting to return to their homes, those who set out to check on their houses in recent days said they found only ruins.
DAMASCUS, Syria — A commercial plane from Turkey landed in Damascus for the first time in 13 years on Thursday, Syrian state media said.
The Turkish Airlines plane flew from Istanbul to the Syrian capital, SANA reported, two weeks after the first international commercial flight landed, from Qatar, since former Syrian President Bashar Assad’s fall.
Ankara backed opposition groups in northwestern Syria that fought against Assad and his allies during the uprising-turned-conflict and never restored ties, even when most Mideast countries did in 2023.
Now Turkey, a key ally of the new authorities under the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, has expressed its intention to invest in Syria’s economy and help its ailing electricity and energy sectors.
JERUSALEM — Israel’s ambassador to the United States says the two countries are in talks about the Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon as a deadline in the ceasefire with Hezbollah militants approaches. Israeli media have reported that Israel is seeking to postpone the completion of its pullout.
Michael Herzog said in an interview with Israeli Army Radio on Thursday that he believed Israel would “reach an understanding” with the Trump administration, without elaborating.
Under the U.S.-brokered ceasefire that ended more than a year of fighting linked to the war in the Gaza Strip, Israeli forces are supposed to complete their withdrawal from southern Lebanon by Sunday.
Israeli media have reported that Israel reached an understanding with the Biden administration on staying longer but that President Donald Trump is urging it to withdraw on time.
There was no immediate comment from the United States.
Israeli officials have said Lebanese troops are not deploying fast enough in the areas Israeli troops are supposed to vacate. Under the ceasefire, the Lebanese army is to patrol a buffer zone in southern Lebanon alongside United Nations peacekeepers.
Hezbollah has threatened to resume its rocket and drone fire if Israel does not withdraw on time.
The Al Jazeera news network says the Palestinian Authority arrested one of its reporters after preventing him from covering an Israeli operation in the occupied West Bank.
The Qatar-based news network reported Thursday that its reporter, Mohammed al-Atrash, was arrested from his home.
It said Palestinian security forces had earlier prevented him from reporting on a large Israeli military operation in Jenin, an epicenter of Israeli-Palestinian violence in recent years. The Palestinian Authority launched its own crackdown on militants in the city late last year.
There was no immediate comment from the Palestinian Authority.
Both Israel and the Western-backed Palestinian Authority banned Al Jazeera last year. Israel accuses it of being a mouthpiece of Hamas over its coverage of the war in the Gaza Strip and says some of its reporters are also militants.
The pan-Arab broadcaster has rejected the allegations and accused both Israel and the Palestinian Authority of trying to silence critical coverage.
The internationally recognized Palestinian Authority administers parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank and cooperates with Israel on security matters. It is unpopular among Palestinians, with critics portraying it as a corrupt and authoritarian ally of Israel.
UNITED NATIONS – Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations believes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington to meet President Donald Trump “in a few weeks.”
Danny Danon told reporters Wednesday: “I’m sure he would be one of the first foreign leaders invited to the White House.”
Danon said he expects their discussions to include the current ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and the release of hostages taken during Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack in southern Israel.
FILE - Israeli soldiers take up positions next to the Philadelphi Corridor along the border with Egypt, in the Gaza Strip, Sept. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Leo Correa, File)
Humanitarian aid trucks enter through the Kerem Shalom crossing from Egypt into the Gaza Strip, in Rafah, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, days after the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas came into effect. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)
Humanitarian aid trucks enter through the Kerem Shalom crossing from Egypt into the Gaza Strip, in Rafah, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, days after the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas came into effect. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)
