Kazakhstan hosted the first Aqaba Process summit in Central Asia, which focused on the secure use of artificial intelligence and preventing its deployment for terrorist purposes, the Kazakh presidency’s press service said.
The event brought together on Friday heads of state, representatives of security entities, and international organizations in the capital of Central Asia’s largest nation.
Attendees included Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, alongside delegates from Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan.
Ahead of the meeting, during talks with King Abdullah II, Tokayev emphasized the significance of holding the summit in Kazakhstan, saying it would provide a regional perspective on artificial intelligence security.
“It is a great honor to co-host the first-ever meeting of this format in Central Asia. The theme of the session on Security in the field of Artificial Intelligence is particularly timely. I believe it will bring a valuable perspective from our region and add new strength to our joint efforts for peace and security,” the Kazakh leader said.
Participants discussed emerging threats posed by AI technologies, including their potential exploitation by terrorist groups for cyberattacks and the dissemination of extremist propaganda.
Initiative established by King Abdullah II in 2015
The Aqaba Process is an international initiative and was established by King Abdullah II in 2015. It brings together governments, intelligence agencies, military bodies, and international organizations to exchange information and coordinate efforts against terrorism, extremism, and transnational threats.
The Astana summit marked the first time the international forum was held in Central Asia and analyzed the challenges and risks associated with AI. EFE
