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AI Socialization: Gender Based AI Policy in Thailand Pullman Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand

​​​Background

The following concept note describes the learning and networking needs of policymakers in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines, given their interest in gender-responsive AI policy. The findings described below stem from:

  • the surveys conducted before and after the Launch and Co-Creation Workshop and Study Tour on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Potential Gender and Social Biases in Bangkok (25-26 May 2022), along with informal discussions with participants in the context of the workshop.
  • the research report on Gender Sensitive AI Policy in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand, here.
  • ​the results of informal stakeholder validation meeting on the above research report on State of AI Analysis, conducted with Indonesia (18 October 2022), Malaysia (20 October 2022), the Philippines (21 October 2022), and Thailand (25 October 2022).​

 

These activities highlighted four main areas of learning needed.
  1. The participants highlighted a desire to obtain technical training to better understand the different definitions and applications of AI.
  2. The participants showed significant interest in societal and gender biases and risks in AI and expressed a need for further training to understand how this could be possible from a technical and data perspective. also, it was also found important to increase awareness of people to understand AI to minimize risks.
  3. The participants were very interested in learning more about the process from technological ethics to policymaking, and how some of their ethical frameworks could be converted to laws with penalties applied.
  4. The participants also want to know about the standard setting for ethical AI across the region in relation to gender and societal bias.

​In addition to training activity, participants also expressed interest in networking with AI policy makers, as well as the private sector inside and outside the region.​

OBJECTIVES

Many ASEAN governments are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of developing AI strategies and initiatives to promote benefits, mitigate risks, and narrow the emerging divides associated with new technologies. However, the development of AI policy in some ASEAN countries is still at an early stage.  Therefore, this socialization event aims to: i) Develop gender-sensitive AI awareness; ii) Build leadership capacity among female policymakers; iii) Foster knowledge exchanges on AI policy and standard.

ObjectivesActivitiesSustainability Plan

i) Develop awareness among policy makers of the importance of inclusion of gender-sensitive AI in their regulatory processes

 

Day 1 Research Output dissemination

 

Organize an in-person policy workshop at each of the locations (Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, and Malaysia), which will feature the launch of the final policy report, along with a website that provides the, key research outputs, and links to courses, webinars, and networking opportunities. These workshops would be available to both women and men and would also allow key stakeholders in the countries to attend and speak. The talks could also be recorded and published on the website, and/or as course materials.

ii) Build capacity among female policymakers to lead AI regulation in their countries and enhancing standard

Day 1 Women dialogue and networking, as well as trainingOffer the course as a priority to female policymakers in AI, critical technologies, information, and communications technologies, as well as gender, women, and families. Once a policymaker is enrolled in the course, provide access to network groups (which may be provided on LinkedIn group or a customizable platform such as Mighty Networks[1]). These groups would allow the participants to keep in touch with their cohort, while being in touch with other cohorts, as course participation grows. ​
iii) foster knowledge and experience exchanges on AI policy between policymakers in Southeast Asia Days 1-2: Training to policy makers on AI & gender


Agenda

​AI Socialization: Gender Based AI Policy in Thailand
Pullman Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand
Venue: Junior Ballroom 2&3, 3rd Floor, Pullman Bangkok Grande Sukhumvit, 30 Soi Sukhumvit 21, Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand

Day 1- Tuesday, 21 February 2023

​Time​

​Activities, Details and Proposed Speakers

08.30-09.00

Registration​

09.00-09.30

Opening

  • Keynote from Dr. Kasititorn Pooparadai, Senior-level Executive Vice President (SEVP), Strategy and Management Unit, DEPA
  • Keynote from Ms. Atsuko Okuda, Regional Director, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

09.30-09.45

Presentation on the Project

“Enhancing the Development of Standards and Frameworks for Critical Technologies in Southeast Asia": by Catherine Setiawan, ITU

09.45-10.00

Coffee Break

10.00-11.00

Research Report Dissemination

“Gender Sensitive AI Policy in Southeast Asia", by Dr. Eleonore Fournier- Tombs, UN University of Macau (Access the report, here)

Moderator: Dr. Joyee S. Chatterjee, Associate Professor, Asian Institute of Technology

11.00-12.20

Dialogue Series: Gender & AI

Speakers:

  • Assoc. Prof. Supavadee Aramvith, Ph.D, Head, Multimedia Data Analytics and Processing Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University & Co-leader, Feminist AI project
  • Kulthirath Pakawachkrilers. CEO & Co-founder at Thailand e-Business Center (TeC) l President of Thai E-Commerce Association (THECA)
  • Phinith Chanthalangsy, Unit Head, Regional Advisor  Social and Human Sciences Sector, UNESCO Bangkok Office
  • Representative from ONDE (TBC)
  • Moderator: Dr. Joyee S. Chatterjee, Associate Professor, Asian Institute of Technology

12.20-12.30

 

Wrap up by Mr. Calvin Chan, ITU

  • Presentation about ITU membership & Women AI Policy LinkedIn Group
  • Monitoring & Evaluation

12.30-14.00

Networking Lunch


Day 2, 22 February 2023

Time

Activities

Detail

Proposed speakers

08.30-09.00

Registration
Monitoring & Evaluation (Pre-Test)

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09.00-10.30
Training to Policy makers

Module 1: Introduction to AI for policymakers

Professor Matt Dailey
Asian Institute of Technology

10.30-11.00Coffee Break​
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11.00-12.30

Training to Policy makers

Module 2: Gender and societal risks in AI

Professor Joyee S. Chatterjee

Professor Philippe Doneys

Asian Institute of Technology

12.30-14.00Lunch​
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14.00-15.30

Training to Policy makers

Module 3: From ethics to policymaking in AI

(Thailand national context)

Professor Soraj Hongladarom

Chulalongkorn University

15.30-16.30Discussion​​
16.30-17.00

Wrap up by Calvin Chan, ITU

Monitoring & Evaluation (Post Test)

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Day 3, 23 February 2023

Time

Activities

Detail

Proposed speakers

08.30-09.00

Registration

  • Monitoring & Evaluation (Pre-Test)
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09.00-10.30Training to Policy makersModule 4: How Standards support Critical and Emerging Technology, especially Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Ms. Patricia Shaw

Mr. Munir Mohammed

IEEE

10.30-11.00Coffee Break​​
11.00-12.30

Training to Policy makers

 

Module 5: International Standardization on AI

Ms. Patricia Shaw

Mr. Munir Mohammed

IEEE

12.30-14.00Lunch​​
14.00-15.30

Training to Policy makers

 

Module 6: Gender Responsive Standard

  • What is Gender Responsive Standard
  • How to Develop?

Ms. Patricia Shaw

Mr. Munir Mohammed

IEEE

15.30-16.30Discussion​​
16.30-17.00

Wrap up by Calvin Chan, ITU

  • Monitoring & Evaluation (Post Test)
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About the Partnership

This project is supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) under Australia’s Cyber and Critical Tech Cooperation Progr​am.

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Important Information

​​​AI Socialization: Gender Based AI Policy in Thailand
Date: 21-22 February
Venue: Junior Ballroom 2&3, 3rd Floor, Pullman Bangkok Grande Sukhumvit, 30 Soi Sukhumvit 21, Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
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Focal Point
Catherine Setiawan
​catherine.setiawan[a]itu.int​

Resources

​​​​Download the Workshop Report AI Dialogue: Gender Based AI Policy in Thailand here​

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