NAIROBI, Kenya, June 6 – Kenya has reiterated its commitment to ethical practices in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in military operations.
The Defence Secretary made the assurance on Thursday on the second day of the African Regional Workshop on the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Military Sector (REAIM) in Nairobi.
Duerre's comments come at a time when militaries around the world are incorporating AI into security operations.
“Kenya is committed to the ethical and responsible use of AI in the military domain to promote peace, security and stability in Africa and the world,” Duale said.
The workshop, a collaboration between Kenya, the Netherlands and South Korea, brought together 14 African countries to discuss the risks, opportunities and ethical use of AI in the military.
Doualle said the workshop marked an important step in regional cooperation on military technology.
Partners in attendance included His Excellency Won Ik Lee, Head of the (REAIM)2024 Preparation Team at the Republic of Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Jeroen van de Vrugt, Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the Dutch Ministry of Defence, and Major General William Schumm, Vice-Rector for Research, Innovation and Security Studies at the Dutch National University-Qatar (NDU-K), who was part of the organising team.
Participating countries include Cameroon, Burundi, Ethiopia, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Namibia, South Africa, Rwanda, Uganda, Senegal and Mali.
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