Manhattan, New York (SKNIS): Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr Denzil Douglas, attended the event “Advancing Sustainable Development through Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (AI)” hosted by the United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Monday, September 23, 2024.
Dr. Douglas’ presence at the event reaffirmed St. Kitts and Nevis’ commitment to staying engaged in conversations surrounding emerging technologies and their role in sustainable development. The meeting also reinforced the importance of international cooperation in building ethical frameworks that govern AI to benefit all nations, including Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
This event marks an important step in the global dialogue on the future of AI and its potential to contribute to sustainable development, with a focus on ensuring that its advantages are shared equitably across the world.