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BRICS Parliamentary Forum to prioritize AI ethics, global governance
India's Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has outlined the focus areas for the upcoming BRICS Parliamentary Forum, emphasizing discussions on artificial intelligence ethics and contemporary global challenges. The forum will also address parliamentary best practices and capacity building initiatives across member nations.
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Speaker Om Birla announced that the BRICS Parliamentary Forum will center its deliberations on critical issues including the responsible and human-centric development of artificial intelligence, alongside broader global challenges facing the bloc's member countries.
The forum will provide a platform for legislators from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa to exchange experiences and insights on parliamentary governance and institutional strengthening. Capacity building activities are expected to feature prominently in the agenda, enabling participating nations to share expertise and strengthen legislative frameworks.
Birla emphasized that the forum's scope extends beyond procedural matters to encompass substantive policy discussions that reflect the evolving needs of BRICS nations. The emphasis on AI ethics signals growing recognition among parliamentary leaders in the region of the need for governance frameworks that balance technological advancement with ethical considerations and societal welfare.
The Parliamentary Forum serves as a key consultative mechanism within the BRICS structure, complementing diplomatic and economic engagement between member states. By focusing on AI governance and parliamentary best practices, the forum aims to contribute to informed policymaking on issues of regional and global significance.