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‘TH-AI Passport’ project accused of favouring large companies
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Thailand’s TH-AI Passport project, valued at 1.62 billion baht, drew scrutiny over its cost, procurement process, and expected benefits.
Key facts
- Thailand’s TH-AI Passport project, valued at 1.62 billion baht, drew scrutiny over its cost, procurement process, and expected benefits.
- The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES), led by Minister Chaichanok Chidchob, recently presented the TH-AI Passport project to the Cabinet and the public as one of the ministry’s flagship digital initiatives.
- The project would provide free access to AI tools for five million Thai residents aged 15 and above for one year
- MDES said the 1.62 billion baht budget would primarily be used to acquire AI licences from multiple providers and establish a central platform for users nationwide.
Summary
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES), led by Minister Chaichanok Chidchob, recently presented the TH-AI Passport project to the Cabinet and the public as one of the ministry’s flagship digital initiatives.
According to the ministry, the programme is designed to improve artificial intelligence (AI) skills among Thai residents and strengthen the country’s competitiveness as AI becomes increasingly important across industries.