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Morocco World
18-03-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Morocco, US Strengthen Digital Partnership with High-Level AI Discussions
Doha – Moroccan Minister of Digital Transition Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni recently met with a number of senior US officials at the State Department to cement digital partnership between Rabat and Washington, Morocco's Ambassador to the United States, Youssef Amrani, announced on Monday. The meeting sought to advance digital cooperation between Rabat and Washington, building on their joint artificial intelligence initiatives launched last year. 'Productive discussions at the U.S. Department of State between Minister Amal El Fallah and Ambassador Steve Lang, Chief of Cyberspace and Digital Policy,' he posted on X. 'We reaffirmed the strong Morocco-US partnership, advancing cooperation in digital transformation and artificial intelligence to foster innovation and shared prosperity for both our nations. Promising perspectives lie ahead,' wrote the Moroccan diplomat. Ambassador Amrani added that Minister El Fallah, who serves as Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, also held 'a productive meeting at the State Department with Ms. Leila Elmergawi, Director for Strategy and Global AI Policy.' During this meeting, they discussed 'Morocco's ambitious AI Roadmap and the Digital Morocco 2030 plan, reaffirming their commitment to advancing AI development and digital transformation for a prosperous future.' These discussions come on the heels of groundbreaking Morocco-US collaborations in AI. In March 2024, both countries shattered barriers by co-presenting the first-ever UN resolution on artificial intelligence. The resolution, titled 'Seizing the Opportunities of Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence Systems for Sustainable Development,' gained support from 123 Member States before its adoption. Following this achievement, in June 2024, both countries established the Group of Friends on Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development at the UN headquarters in New York. Read also: US, Morocco Advance Strategic Partnership Under Trump Administration This initiative was launched by Morocco's UN Ambassador Omar Hilale and US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield. It aims to create a platform for international cooperation on AI development, with a particular focus on supporting developing countries. Former US Secretary of State Antony Blinken acknowledged Morocco's contributions during a UN Security Council Meeting on AI last December. 'This summer, the U.S. and Morocco also established a group at the United Nations, open to all member states, where experts from every region are sharing best practices for adopting artificial intelligence,' Blinken said, describing it as 'real progress.' The North African country is making bold strides in AI adoption. In April 2024, a parliamentary opposition group in Morocco's House of Councilors submitted a bill to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the country. Presented by the parliamentary group of the Moroccan Labor Union, the bill aims to address the risks and illegal uses of AI technology while proposing the creation of a National Agency for Artificial Intelligence to oversee AI governance. If approved, the agency would be responsible for implementing and monitoring a national AI strategy, fostering AI talent, and ensuring ethical AI use in Morocco. A recent survey by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), as part of the 2023 CCI Global Consumer Sentiment Survey, revealed that 80% of Moroccan consumers are aware of ChatGPT, while 38% actively use the AI tool. This positions Morocco as the second-highest user of ChatGPT globally, after India, and the leader in Africa.
Morocco World
09-03-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Morocco Launches National Program to Teach Youth About AI, Digital Technology
Rabat – Morocco has launched a national program to introduce children to digital technology and AI, and a framework partnership agreement was signed on Saturday in Rabat to put this initiative into action. This initiative falls under the 'Morocco Digital 2030' strategy, which has a strong focus on developing digital skills. The objective is to establish a thriving digital ecosystem and equip children with the knowledge to handle future technologies. The project also aims to introduce the young population to AI and digital technologies at an early age. It also promotes responsible technology use by instilling sensitivity towards ethics and best practices. By opening access to these skills, the program wants to fill technological gaps and give equal opportunity to all. The agreement brings together several government officials and institutions, including Minister of Digital Transition Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Minister of Youth Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget Fouzi Lekjaa, and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) representative Ibtissam Khamlichi. At the signing, Minister Seghrouchni expressed that the program is a priority in Morocco's digital development. She explained that the first phase targets children between 8 and 14 years old, with a second phase planned for those aged 15 to 18. Around 200,000 children across the country are expected to benefit. The initiative will launch in twelve youth centers across Morocco's twelve regions. Special training will be provided for instructors to extend the program nationwide, ensuring more children gain access to AI and digital education. Morocco has been diligently progressing in AI, carving out a place for itself in the sector through research, innovation, and digital transformation. Bringing AI training to kids and Moroccan youth is a big step in this direction. Early exposure to AI helps spark curiosity, build essential skills, and prepare a new generation to shape the future of technology. By reaching young minds, Morocco is laying the groundwork for a more inclusive and dynamic digital landscape. Tags: AIdigital transformationeducation aiMorocco AIyouth and ai
