Baku:A special joint session titled "From Partnership to Collective Action Strengthening Global Synergy for Intercultural Dialogue in the Age of Artificial Intelligence" was held at the 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue in Baku. The session discussed Azerbaijan's role in promoting international dialogue, the preservation of cultural heritage, and the opportunities created by artificial intelligence.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, the session was part of the 3rd High-Level Meeting of International Organizations and the 6th Ministerial Meeting of the Baku Process. Representatives from various countries highlighted Azerbaijan's contribution to intercultural dialogue and expressed gratitude for organizing the forum.
During the session, Türkiye's Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism, Coskun Yilmaz, noted the expanding role of artificial intelligence in preserving cultural heritage and combating the illicit trafficking of cultural property. Sanja Vlaisavljevic, Federal Minister of Culture and Sports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, warned against the misuse of artificial intelligence for manipulation or exacerbating inequalities.
Georgia's Deputy Minister of Culture, Natia Shamatava, spoke about efforts to digitize cultural heritage in Georgia and thanked Azerbaijan and participating UN agencies for hosting the forum. Mario Maruska, State Secretary of the Slovak Republic, highlighted the risk of artificial intelligence diminishing the representation of smaller cultures and languages.
Lu Mei, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Azerbaijan, advocated for equitable benefits from artificial intelligence, especially for developing nations. Katalin Annamaria Bogyay, President of the Hungarian National Commission for UNESCO, emphasized the potential of artificial intelligence to bridge cultures and languages rather than deepen existing differences.
The panel session continued with further discussions on these topics.