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Bulgaria discusses AI development and international governance role
Bulgarian officials and the Alliance for Sustainable AI Development (AURSI) have held discussions regarding the nation's role in the artificial intelligence sector and the challenges posed by the technology.
President Iliana Yotova met with AURSI representatives to discuss cybersecurity risks, the importance of information authenticity, and the social impact of AI. She emphasized the need for detailed analysis to facilitate workforce retraining as AI affects traditional professions.
Separately, Deputy Foreign Minister Hristo Polendakov met with AURSI leadership to discuss international AI cooperation. Bulgaria expressed interest in playing a more active role in global AI governance, potentially serving as a co-facilitator for the Second Global Dialogue on AI Governance, which is set to take place in New York in May 2027. The discussions also covered the integration of AI within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the promotion of Bulgarian technological expertise on the international stage.
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Alliance for Sustainable AI Development · Bulgaria · Hristo Polendakov · Iliana Yotova · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The Second Global Dialogue on AI Governance is scheduled for May 2027 in New York. pazardziknovini.com · plevennovini.com · rusenovini.com · vidinnovini.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Alliance for Sustainable AI Development (AURSI) was established in late July and consists of 19 members. burgasmedia.com · pazardziknovini.com · plevennovini.com · rusenovini.com · vidinnovini.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] President Iliana Yotova emphasized the need to address cybersecurity risks and information authenticity. burgasmedia.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] President Yotova noted that AI will impact traditional professions and requires workforce retraining. burgasmedia.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Deputy Foreign Minister Hristo Polendakov expressed interest in Bulgaria acting as a co-facilitator for global AI governance. pazardziknovini.com · plevennovini.com · rusenovini.com · vidinnovini.com