AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAvatar Technology: Princess Sumaya University for Technology and Japan’s embassy hosted a lecture by robotics researcher Hiroshi Ishiguro on how remotely operated robots and digital avatars could let people work and take part in social life from afar. AI in Government: Jordan signed a $4.2 million World Bank grant to develop and test AI tools in public institutions and expand the Sanad digital platform for businesses. Cybersecurity: The Cabinet cleared amendments to the Cybersecurity Law and approved a smart-campus package. AI and Security: At an Aqaba Process summit in Astana, regional leaders examined how extremist groups could use AI for propaganda, recruitment and evading investigations. Water and Research: Jordan’s Higher Council for Science and Technology convened a cross-sector group to promote research and coordinated planning across water, energy, food and ecosystems.
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