International Monetary Fund sees Sri Lanka primed for AI leapfrog
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1 min readFrom 3 outlets- Daily Mirror reports that the IMF technology chief said Sri Lanka has built digital foundations that could support a move into AI.
- Newswire identifies the official as IMF Chief Information Officer Shirin Hamid.
- Daily Mirror and Hiru News report calls to combine AI ambitions with investment in people, sound judgment and accountability.
- Newswire reports that responsible AI use is important for maintaining public trust in central banks.
Daily Mirror reports that an IMF technology chief praised Sri Lanka’s digital foundations, saying they could help the country advance into the artificial intelligence era. Newswire identifies the official as IMF Chief Information Officer Shirin Hamid.
Daily Mirror reports that the official called for technological ambition to be matched by investment in people and sound judgment. Hiru News reports that she urged Sri Lanka to pair its AI ambitions with accountability.
Newswire reports that Hamid emphasised responsible AI adoption as a way to safeguard public trust in central banks. The reports provided do not give further details about specific AI initiatives, investment plans or next steps.
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