PUBLISHED : 2 Nov 2023 at 05:00
The government will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Microsoft to use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to improve government productivity.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin yesterday posted on his X (Twitter) account saying he discussed preparations for signing the MoU at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in San Francisco, the US, from Nov 11-17 with Ahmed Mazhari, president of Microsoft Asia, at Government House yesterday. Mr Srettha said Microsoft sees potential in Thailand.
The government will use its AI technology to boost the productivity of state agencies and will upgrade Thais’ AI-related skills.
Microsoft believes AI technology will increase government insight and have a positive impact, the prime minister said.