Accra:Manama His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, participated remotely in a working meeting focused on AI and security. The meeting was held at the invitation of His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic.
According to Bahrain News Agency, His Royal Highness emphasized Bahrain's commitment, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, to international cooperation and partnerships aimed at leveraging the opportunities provided by technological advancements. Discussions during the meeting included strengthening international cooperation on AI security, leveraging AI's potential for development, and mitigating associated risks.
The meeting explored establishing common frameworks for evaluating AI models, governance, accountability, and information-sharing mechanisms for serious incidents. Participants also discussed creating early-warning mechanisms for cross-border threats and developing secure risk-reporting channels. His Royal Highness stressed the significance of a unified international regulatory framework for AI that balances innovation with responsibility and safety.
His Royal Highness expressed gratitude to President Macron for hosting the meeting and praised the efforts to enhance international dialogue on AI's future and its implications for security and development. Other notable attendees included leaders from Canada, the United Kingdom, Norway, the Netherlands, Japan, Finland, the United States, Sierra Leone, and CEOs from leading technology and AI companies.