FPT to Support Vietnam’s Push for Ethical and Responsible AI Innovation

HANOI, Vietnam--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 5, 2024--

Global leading technology corporation FPT announced its participation in the founding of the Ethical AI Committee by Vietnam Software & IT Services Association (VINASA), recently established during a high-level tech discussion “AI Safety – Shaping Responsible Innovation,” featuring industry leaders, policymakers, AI visionaries, including Professor Yoshua Bengio (Université de Montréal and Mila), often called one of the “Godfathers of AI,” in Hanoi, Vietnam. By leveraging FPT’s innovation and leadership in AI, this strategic initiative represents a significant step in Vietnam’s commitment to ethical governance and responsible advancement of artificial intelligence, positioning the nation as a proactive advocate in shaping global AI standards.

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The Ethical AI Committee is poised to play a pivotal role in defining Vietnam’s AI trajectory. With a mandate to safeguard the ethical development, deployment, and application of AI technologies, the committee will ensure that innovation aligns with societal and human welfare while fostering a favorable regulatory environment for AI practices. Beyond building policy frameworks and risk assessment standards, the committee will serve as a platform for international collaboration and a trusted advisor to the Vietnamese government. Its responsibilities include developing AI safety standards, analyzing potential risks in AI deployment, and promoting awareness of responsible AI practices nationwide.

As governments and international organizations worldwide prioritize robust AI regulations and ethical frameworks, this initiative reflects Vietnam’s commitment to aligning with global efforts to navigate the complex challenges and opportunities posed by AI. Global initiatives such as the EU AI Act, OECD AI Principles, and UNESCO’s ethical AI recommendations are setting critical benchmarks for transparency, accountability, and fairness in AI governance. The committee underscores Vietnam’s effort to foster an AI ecosystem where innovation thrives within ethical boundaries, ensuring both global competitiveness and the protection of societal values.

Professor Yoshua Bengio stated: “As we continue to unlock the transformative potential of AI, it is crucial that we prioritize safety and ethical practices in its development. The challenge lies not just in advancing AI, but in doing so responsibly—ensuring that AI serves humanity without compromising our values and putting democratic institutions at risk. Fostering a community dedicated to ethical AI will help drive progress in ways that benefit society, accelerate innovation, and safeguard against the risks of autonomous systems. The establishment of the Ethical AI Committee has the potential of being an important step in guiding Vietnam toward a future where AI development aligns with global standards for transparency, accountability, and societal welfare.”

Mr. Nguyen Tu Quang, Vice Chairman of VINASA and Chairman of the AI Committee, shared: “As a professional social organization with over 600 members in the ICT sector, VINASA places a strong emphasis on market development trends and emerging technologies, particularly AI. We are deeply concerned about the challenges AI presents, such as transparency, information security, privacy, humanity, and adherence to ethical standards. AI offers significant opportunities for Vietnam to engage on the global stage. However, like any new technology, it carries inherent risks, requiring careful consideration from researchers and developers alike. VINASA believes that for AI to be developed effectively and sustainably, it is essential to establish legal and ethical frameworks. These frameworks are not intended to impose control but to provide guidance, enabling AI to fully realize its potential while minimizing negative impacts. They will lay a foundation for sustainable technological development that aligns with societal values.”

Dr. Truong Gia Binh, FPT Founder and Chairman, said: “This initiative exemplifies Vietnam’s vision to lead responsibly in the age of Artificial Intelligence. In a world where AI’s rapid evolution presents both unprecedented opportunities and risks, the need for responsible governance has never been more urgent. By aligning with international standards and collaborating with global innovators, FPT is committed to actively shaping an AI landscape that serves humanity’s best interests while driving sustainable innovation, both in Vietnam and globally.”

Standing as a driving force behind Vietnam’s ambition to lead in AI, FPT’s strategic direction is fully aligned with the government’s vision toward an AI-driven nation. With over a decade of expertise in AI research and development, the company now boasts over 1,500 AI engineers and a robust ecosystem that integrates education, innovation, and global collaborations. Anchored by strategic investments and partnerships with world-leading names like NVIDIA, LandingAI, and Mila, FPT is cultivating a new generation of AI-enabled engineers and delivering comprehensive AI-powered solutions tailored to the unique needs of diverse industries.

As a founding member of the AI Alliance, launched by IBM and Meta, FPT is also actively promoting the development of ethical and responsible AI practices on a global scale. The tech firm recently further solidified its leadership by launching an AI partner ecosystem with global technology pioneers and unveiling the FPT AI Factory, an all-inclusive stack for end-to-end AI product lifecycle, encompassing infrastructure, platforms, and applications designed to address the dynamic needs of the global AI landscape.

About FPT
FPT Corporation (FPT) is a globally leading technology and IT services provider headquartered in Vietnam. FPT operates in three core sectors: Technology, Telecommunications, and Education. During over three decades of development, FPT has constantly provided practical and effective products to millions of people and tens of thousands of business and non-business organizations worldwide, establishing Vietnam’s position on the global tech map. Keeping up with the latest market trends and emerging technologies, FPT has developed the Made-by-FPT ecosystem of services, products, solutions, and platforms, which enables sustainable growth for organizations and businesses and offers distinctive experiences to customers. In 2023, FPT recorded a total revenue of USD 2.17 billion and 48,000+ employees. For more information about global IT services, please visit https://fptsoftware.com/

The Ethical AI Committee by Vietnam Software & IT Services Association (VINASA) kick-off ceremony was held at FPT Tower, FPT Headquarters (Photo: Business Wire)

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's top security agency said Thursday that it has arrested several suspects accused of involvement in an alleged Ukrainian plot to assassinate senior military officers, an announcement that follows the killing of a top Russian general last week.

The Federal Security Service, a top KGB successor known under its Russian acronym FSB, said in a statement carried by Russian news agencies that it had arrested four Russians accused of making preparations to kill senior Defense Ministry officials.

The FSB said that the suspected organizers of the attacks were planning to kill one of the senior officers using a remotely controlled car bomb. It added that another top military official was to be assassinated by an explosive device hidden in an envelope. The agency didn't name the military officers who were targeted in the alleged plot.

The FSB released a video showing the arrest and interrogation of the suspects, who weren't named.

The statement follows the death of Lt. Gen Igor Kirillov who was killed on Dec. 17 by a bomb hidden on an electric scooter parked outside his apartment building as he left for his office. Kirillov’s assistant also died in the brazen attack that was claimed by Ukraine and brought the conflict once again to the streets of the Russian capital.

The FSB has arrested a suspect, a citizen of the Central Asian nation of Uzbekistan, and claimed that he said that he had been recruited by Ukrainian special services.

Kirillov, 54, was the chief of Russia’s Radiation, Biological and Chemical Protection Forces. These special troops are tasked with protecting the military from the enemy’s use of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons and ensuring operations in a contaminated environment.

Russian President Vladimir Putin described Kirillov’s killing as a “major blunder” by Russia’s security agencies, noting they should learn from it and improve their efficiency.

Investigators work near a scooter at the place where Lt. General Igor Kirillov, the head of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defence Forces and his assistant Ilya Polikarpov were killed by an explosive device planted close to a residential apartment's block in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. (AP Photo)