On July 12, 2026, Morocco took part in the inaugural Global AI Governance Summit in Geneva, joining representatives from over 50 countries to discuss the ethical and regulatory frameworks for artificial intelligence. The event, organized by the United Nations, aimed to establish international standards for AI development and deployment.
Yoshua Bengio, a leading AI researcher and Turing Award winner, stated during the summit: 'Artificial intelligence is reaching, and in some areas surpassing, human capabilities.' His remarks underscored the urgency of creating robust governance structures to ensure AI benefits humanity.
Morocco's delegation highlighted the country's commitment to leveraging AI for sustainable development, particularly in sectors like agriculture, healthcare, and education. The participation aligns with Morocco's National AI Strategy, launched in 2024, which focuses on ethical AI adoption and capacity building.
The summit concluded with a joint declaration calling for transparent AI systems, data privacy protections, and international cooperation to prevent misuse of AI technologies. Morocco's involvement signals its growing influence in global tech policy discussions.
