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In recent times stakeholders from various sectors have started becoming proactively involved in identifying ways to improve justice. However, issues that hampered this mission include a lack of good governance thereby hindering the institution of an efficient, fair, transparent, and accountable system.
These issues can only be rectified through continued effort, necessitating cooperation from all sides.
Thus, a recent article reported on how Open Data and AI Technology can play an important role in rectifying the issues prevalent in the Thai justice system.
The adoption of such technology by many governments and agencies has reinforced direct representative democracy since it allows democratic engagement and empowers people in new ways.
Recently, the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ) in collaboration with ChangeFusion and several partners held the 2nd Roundtable on Technology for Justice Series (Project j: jX Justice Experiment) under the topic “Open Data and AI for Participatory Justice”.
Open data is a set of machine-readable information that can be freely used, shared and built-on by anyone, anywhere. Artificial intelligence and machine learning tools can be used to find insights and anomalies within such open datasets. For instance, AI can be used to enhance, deepen and accelerate routine data analysis so people can be free to monitor suspicious contracts or payments in depth. This can increase the rate of corruption prosecutions.
The Executive Director of the Thailand Institute of Justice stated that good governance has a direct impact on law and order. It requires a climate of respect for the rule of law, the existence of check and balances, transparency and accountability. A reform of the justice system in this sense asks for measures to ensure efficient and transparent procedures are performed in line with ethical standards.
He noted that Open Data is a key part of this reform as it encourages citizens active participation, by allowing them to look into government data and oversight its procedures.
In Thailand, Open Data and AI are being used in several sectors. For example, in an AI-powered customer support platform analyses data through AI. The data is then made public and people can help monitor real-time incidents, share information and offer suggestions to the government.
Moreover, AI can prevent road accidents by detecting blind spots crossing statistic data from Department of Highways, volunteers and insurance companies. Similarly, the KiiD project creates an ecosystem where people share information and contribute to the economic development, health and safety of an Innovation District.
Other platforms include data.go.th, developed by the Digital Government Development Agency; AI police for women by Royal Thai Police, a project geared to protect vulnerable groups namely, women and children victims of family violence.
It is essential to appreciate how valuable accurate data collection and sharing is in order to maximise modern technology.
Data that is collected and shared has the potential enable governments to operate more effectively; it is government’s responsibility to make information – like information on procurement, budget disbursement, government expenditures including taxes and justice related information – accessible to the public.
The Director a Thai News Agency argued that when the public sector refuses to share information, it might have a hidden agenda or the interests of those in power are at stake.
On the other hand, Open Data and AI technologies have limitations including machine bias, privacy issues and a lack of human empathy and emotions.
However, as these tools become more sophisticated as time goes on and they have the potential to alleviate the bias and inefficiencies facing the justice system while improving fairness and safety.
The reform of a fair justice system is indeed a challenging undertaking which calls for all stakeholders’ cooperation. Thus, Thailand’s government needs a concerted effort on the part of key stakeholders – policymakers, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and researchers – to promote a culture that embraces innovation and leads to more effective, transparent and responsive civil services and criminal justice systems.


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There has been extensive usage of AI technology in the service of helping humanity. In the health sector, AI has been used to identify new illnesses and epidemics that have become a concern when they appear in different parts of the world. Therefore, it was decided to develop the necessary tools to assist the country in dealing with any future pandemic in Indonesia at the suggestion of Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN).
Given Indonesia’s limited infrastructure and medical workforce, a well-thought-out plan was crucial for overcoming such an emergency. As a result, the healthcare infrastructure in Indonesia, including hospitals, physicians, health workers, and the government, could be ready for any future pandemic.
Outbreaks can be identified using AI by extracting morphometric information from microscopy images. Anto Satriyo Nugroho, Director of BRIN’s Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research and Cybersecurity (PR KAKS), said that AI can greatly aid Indonesian healthcare workers in hot spots, for instance, malaria epidemics. The algorithm could determine whether a person has caught malaria based on whether their blood sample tested positive for the parasite outbreak.
“Artificial intelligence applications can also detect epidemics with high precision. With AI, we can get an accurate forecast 77.14% of the time, with a sensitivity of 84.37% and an F1 accuracy of 80.60%,” he revealed.
To promote such initiatives, the National Research, and Innovation Agency (BRIN) hosted a webinar with the topic “Utilising AI in Health”. A panel discussion with a resource person, the Director of the BRIN Institute’s Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research and Cybersecurity (PR KAKS), followed the webinar activity. Prof. Indi Dharmayanti, Head of the BRIN Health Research Organisation, and Alexander Svinin, Russian Trade Attache for Indonesia, shared some opening comments during this webinar.
Experts in artificial intelligence technology include Anto Satriyo Nugroho, Director of the Center for Artificial Intelligence at Innopolis University Russia Ramil Kuleev, and researcher from the Astutiati Nurhasanah National Agency for Research on Vaccines and Drugs Research Centre, Ruslan Lukin.
Meanwhile, Russian Trade Attaché Alexander Svinin has voiced his approval of the work being done in Indonesia in artificial intelligence, “When it comes to the use of AI in medicine, we will be extremely receptive to new ideas and findings. This will open the door for cooperation among many groups.”
Professor and Head of the Russian University of Innopolis’s Institute of AI According to Ramil Kuleev, artificial intelligence has been used in various spheres of Russian society, most notably the medical field, where it has been used to diagnose illnesses based on radiological examinations.
Indonesian organisations like the Metaverse Research & Experience Centre (MREC) and the Indonesia Metaverse Collaboration supports the metaverse effort alongside AI development. Denny Setiawan, Director of resource management for the Ministry of Communication and Information’s Directorate General of Resources and Equipment of Post and Information Technology, said this would be a crucial step in hastening the country’s digital transition.
The mission of the Metaverse Research and Education Consortium (MREC), a public-private partnership, is to foster these very activities inside the realm of the technological metaverse. The Metaverse Research and Experience Centre (MREC) may be in the middle of the action on the Telkom University Campus. The building will serve as a hub for metaverse technology-related R&D, engagement with industry, and capability development.
Academics, researchers, connectivity service providers, industry partnerships, and policymakers can all work together and build connections with the help of MREC’s resources. Launching MREC is a big deal for Indonesia’s digital economy since it shows the country is serious about capitalising on the rising international interest in metaverse technology.
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Through a series of workshops, Taipei Tech College of Management is collaborating with the world’s largest software corporation and an artificial intelligence (AI) company to cultivate students’ core digital and AI competencies.
The workshop, according to Fan Shu-kai, Dean of Taipei Tech College of Management, will cover ChatBot and its application in digital marketing, generative AI technology, Azure Open AI service and its application, and API (application programming interface).
The workshop will show how generative AI technology can be used in education and research, as well as how students can use AI tools for their senior projects. It is in high demand among students and teachers, and registration fills up within 24 hours.
The future of higher education is being shaped by generative AI technology. The new technology has the potential to boost efficiency and productivity while also improving the quality of student projects. As a result, it was provided with the Azure Open AI service for the College of Management’s students and faculty to use and strengthen their application capabilities.
Taipei Tech Provost Huang Yu-hsien stated that in order to stay current and relevant, they should develop competency in working with AI tools. As a result, Taipei Tech intends to incorporate content from an AI application into existing courses on deep learning, natural language processing, and neural networks.
Likewise, Taipei Tech will launch a microprogramme on AI and cross-disciplinary applications this year, with the goal of developing students’ AI application skills and career readiness. Students will be encouraged to use AI technology as a learning aid in an effective and responsible manner.
Huang stated that teachers will evaluate student performance through oral reports or on-site written tests at least twice a semester to prevent plagiarism. Multiple criteria, including interviews, practical projects, and screening tests, will be considered in the recruitment process.
In addition, during the 2023 academic year, Taipei Tech will launch a new graduate programme in aerospace and system engineering. The new programme will address the growing demand for aerospace technical talent by focusing on technology development in the fields of the satellite system, communication payload, and earth stations in motion.
President Wang Sea-fue of Taipei Tech stated that Taipei Tech is the first technological university to offer a graduate programme in aerospace technology. The new programme will promote cross-disciplinary technology development by bringing together the resources and faculty of the Colleges of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
Taipei Tech will collaborate with academic and industrial partners such as the Georgia Institute of Technology and computer firms, as well as government agencies such as the Institute for Information Industry and Taiwan Space Agency, to develop professional talents with strong aerospace engineering skills and knowledge.
The new curriculum will include courses in satellite engineering, space mission and system design, spacecraft dynamics, and aerospace system management. Students will be equipped with theoretical and practical knowledge in aerospace engineering through internships and research projects.
It is expected to prepare students for careers in the aerospace industry by providing practical training and equipping them with problem-solving and mission-planning skills.
In Taiwan, there are numerous initiatives and programmes aimed at improving students’ AI skills. AI for Youth Programme, AI Bootcamp for Students, and AI Education Project are a few examples. Taiwan’s commitment to developing AI talent and preparing its youth for the future workforce is exemplified by these programmes and initiatives.
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The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) has launched a real-time performance monitoring dashboard called Sagar Manthan. The digital platform includes integrated data related to the Ministry and its subsidiaries. It was virtually launched by the MoPWS Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
The dashboard is expected to enhance the efficiency of various departments by providing well-coordinated real-time information. According to a press release, it was developed completely in-house in less than two months.
At the inauguration ceremony, Sonowal stated that the Sagar Manthan dashboard is a positive step towards realising the Digital India vision. The platform will significantly impact the overall performance of organisations as effective project monitoring can facilitate the timely completion of projects, improve decision-making, and increase productivity. He further added that the platform promotes real-time project tracking, risk management, resource allocation, and progress reporting.
Apart from enabling users to track progress and performance in real-time, the dashboard offers data visualisation, which provides clear and concise displays of data in the form of charts, graphs, and maps.
The platform will enhance communication within organisations by providing a single platform for data and information sharing. The dashboard promotes data-driven decision-making, allowing officials to make informed decisions based on accurate and up-to-date information. The dashboard also increases accountability by providing transparent and accessible data, making it easier to track performance and identify areas for improvement.
In the future, the Sagar Manthan dashboard will be advanced through the integration of input from CCTV cameras, live streams from drones, AI-based algorithms to map actual progress and a digital twin feature on board. Additionally, a mobile app will be introduced to improve access and usability for all stakeholders.
The launch of this dashboard is a significant step towards digitalisation and transparency in the maritime transport sector. The Ministry has said it is committed to supporting the growth of this sector in India, and they claim that this platform will play a crucial role in achieving this goal.
Dashboards have become a vital tool in the government’s efforts to improve governance by enabling officials to make data-driven decisions and ensuring transparency and accountability in their operations. Dashboards have been implemented in various sectors, including healthcare, education, and transportation. The government uses dashboards to collect and analyse data, track progress, and monitor performance.
The Swachh Bharat Mission Dashboard monitors the progress of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Clean India Mission), a national campaign aimed at cleaning up India’s streets, roads, and infrastructure. The dashboard provides information on the number of toilets built, the amount of waste collected, and other metrics related to the cleanliness of different areas.
The government also launched the Digital India Dashboard. The Digital India initiative is aimed at transforming India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. The dashboard provides information on the progress of various initiatives under the Digital India programme, such as digital payments, BPO promotion schemes, DigiLocker, Aadhaar, Digital Literacy, Common Service Centres, eProcurement, eTaal, eHospital, UMANG, Project MeghRaj, and the EMC Electronics Manufacturing Cluster.
Last year, the Minister of Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, announced plans to set up a dashboard to share best technology practices among the centre and states. Through the dashboard, states can emulate initiatives and achievements related to science and technology. The government will also create a mobile application for the dashboard.
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Digital technology is being used at tourist sites and by travel businesses to build tour packages and attract visitors to Hanoi. To encourage tourism businesses to renovate their travel services, the city has successfully completed the data sharing of over 300 tourist attractions through an integrated database.
Using the database, domestic and foreign tourists can find out more information about destinations before setting out. With digital technology, tourism businesses can reach out to potential customers, expand new services to meet market trends, optimise human resources, operating costs, and save time.
Several tourist sites in the city have applied new technologies in product development and operation management. At the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, the management is using QR codes for visitors to find information about relic sites. Meanwhile, the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum launched the iMuseum VFA, a multimedia guide app. It is one of the museum’s first efforts to introduce artworks to visitors and promote museum artefacts in the digital environment.
The Temple of Literature uses 3D mapping to recreate ancient documents and artefacts while digitising data from ancient examination courses and doctoral steles. An official from the Centre for Cultural and Scientific Activities of the Temple of Literature said that the management has introduced an audio guide service in 12 languages. The Bat Trang Pottery Village in Gia Lam District uses virtual reality (VR) technology to help visitors immerse themselves in the village’s handicraft festival. According to an official, digital transformation is one of the important solutions for tourism businesses to build tours to attract tourists to Hanoi. The Deputy Director of the Municipal Department of Tourism noted that the city also continues to upgrade its website and social networking sites to promote Hanoi tourism in line with new market trends.
Over the years, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) have built digital platforms to create a smart tourism ecosystem towards synchronisation across the country. This strengthens connectivity and support for industry stakeholders, from central and local authorities to tourism sites, service providers, and tourists. The VNAT’s Tourism Information has developed and published a guide on digital transformation in the tourism industry to support localities in digital transformation and build a synchronised digital ecosystem.
At a recent national conference on tourism, the Deputy Minister of Information and Communications (MIC), Nguyen Huy Dung, urged the VNAT and the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism to continue investing in websites and mobile applications. Vietnam is making efforts to build a professional and synchronised national tourism data portal and connect with localities to promote the tourism industry.
Recently the Ministry authorised a plan to preserve and promote the significance of traditional literature of ethnic minorities using digital technology. As OpenGov Asia reported, the initiative will concentrate on gathering and conducting yearly assessments to create an inventory of intangible cultural heritages related to the folk literature of ethnic minorities. Accordingly, it will digitalise and publish 40% of folk literature works, and preserve and complete the documentation of 40% of others at risk of oblivion. It will offer financial support to 50% of authors and artisans in intangible cultural heritage and folk literature of ethnic minorities, and provide training for 50% of civil servants, cultural officials, artists, folk authors, village elders, and village chiefs.
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The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) convened a conference of leaders from nine different sectors to discuss strategies for fostering and facilitating the growth of the digital economy. The meeting successfully integrated operations with digital industry groups, agencies and associations.
The event’s focus on digital innovation and industrial growth will help the Digital Economy Promotion Agency achieve its goal of creating a robust digital economy. During the roundtable discussion, association officials shared current challenges, ongoing flagship initiatives, and suggestions for improving the ecosystem.
Thai Software Industry Association (ATSI), Digital Technology Entrepreneurs Trade Association (DTE), Thai Programmers Association (TPA), Startup Trade Association Thailand (STT), Internet of Things (IoT) Association of Thailand, Metaverse Thai Association (MTA), Marketing Technology Association of Thailand (Martech), Thai Venture Capital Operators Association (TVCA), and Thai Electronic Commerce (THECA) were among the nine associations represented at the meeting.
Thai’s Metaverse Association noticed the issues around Blockchain and Web 3.0 coming. The formation of a Blockchain Technology and Web 3.0 organisation aims to increase industry understanding of the technology by bringing together its practitioners. Therefore, the group seeks to educate by hosting seminars on a global scale.
Like the Martech Association, the group will provide a forum for professionals in Thailand to network and exchange ideas. It’s a group of professionals in the field of marketing technology that get together to discuss the challenges facing modern marketing technology. Today’s Thai digital entrepreneurs face stiff competition from overseas firms that have stored, analysed, and tracked massive amounts of customer data.
Additionally, Natthaphon Nimmanpatcharin vouched for the high quality of Thailand’s digital businesses. The depa office has planned for these issues and implemented actions to promote and standardise procedures, including creating a digital service account registry.
The Office will be the primary body responsible for vetting the credentials of software, SaaS, digital content services, intelligent devices, hardware and firmware developed by Thai digital entrepreneurs. Digital entrepreneurs in Thailand can only enter the public and private markets if they conform to the standards set out by the Office, such as CMMI, ISO for Software, and dSURE for Certified Smart Devices.
In addition to initiatives like Thailand’s Digital Valley, Digital depa has other ambitions to advance the digital economy. One-Stop Service, Startup Knowledge Exchange Centre, Innovation Centre, Edutainment Complex, and Edutainment Complex are the five components of this initiative. The project offers digital entrepreneurs in Thailand a complete set of tools and resources.
Under the initiative “Transform Fresh Market in the New Normal (Expansion),” depa recently hosted a session to train company owners on the theme of “wing SMEs to drive business with digital.” The initiative aims to help small company owners, shopkeepers, market vendors, hawkers, and stall owners save money and boost profits via digital technology.
The “Transform Fresh Market in the New Normal (Expansion)” initiative aims to train business owners and employees to use the internet for promotional purposes, financing availability and corresponding software use. It also seeks to link operators with digital service providers, motivating local company owners to use digital tools to increase productivity. As a result, up to 70% of the event’s attendees may find quick business matches thanks to these kinds of events.
To promote digitalisation in the region, the Thai government has asked the provinces of Phetchaburi, Chai Nat, and Ratchaburi to move quickly to implement the country’s smart city and digital economy programmes. The suggested guidelines were discussed during meetings between the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) and regional directors and representatives.
The dialogue made the programme more robust and comprehensive. Each state has promised to implement the plans for future cooperation and move forward in becoming the next smart city by fostering the promotion and use of technology and digital innovation in corporate organisations, communities, farmers, students, and the general populace.
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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and the Society for Electronic Transactions and Security (SETS), which is a part of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser, plan to work together on research and development in the field of deep technology.
According to a press release, under a memorandum of understanding (MoU), the two sides will conduct collaborative research in areas like cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT) security, mobile device security, financial network slice security, and hardware security, among others.
The initiative aligns with the Make in India campaign, with the goal of enhancing self-sufficiency in information technology and cybersecurity, while also reducing the country’s dependence on exports. As part of this effort, experts and officials from both groups will join forces on research projects centred around artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology for cybersecurity. They will also focus on developing innovations in quantum security and cryptography, including quantum random number generators, crypto API libraries, and quantum-safe cryptography.
Accordingly, officers from SETS and UIDAI will propose and implement joint research projects and create tools and products that can be utilised not only within the UIDAI ecosystem but also in other critical IT infrastructures.
Emerging technologies like AI and big data are at the core of the Digital India initiative, serving as tools for good governance and forming the foundation of India’s expansive digital public infrastructure. UIDAI is a statutory authority established under the provisions of the Aadhaar Act 2016. Aadhaar cards are 12-digit unique identification numbers linked to a citizen’s basic demographic and biometric information. The adoption of Aadhaar-based authentication transactions has been witnessing an upward trend as it has proved to be a facilitator in availing several welfare benefits and services, the government has said.
UIDAI has already issued over 1.36 billion Aadhaar numbers to residents, with more than 70 million Aadhaar-based authentication transactions taking place every day. Additionally, nearly 1,700 schemes of the central and state governments for welfare and good governance utilise Aadhaar.
As OpenGov Asia reported earlier, an in-house developed security mechanism for Aadhaar-based fingerprint authentication has been launched. It utilises a combination of finger minutia and finger image, which is powered by AI/ML. The technology enhances the liveness check of captured fingerprints, thereby making Aadhaar authentication transactions more secure and robust.
The new two-factor/layer authentication incorporates add-on checks to validate the genuineness (liveness) of the fingerprint to reduce fraud attempts. The initiative will be beneficial for the banking and financial sectors and telecom players and government agencies. The implementation of the new security mechanism will also aid individuals at the bottom of the pyramid by strengthening the Aadhaar-enabled payment system and preventing fraudulent attempts made by unscrupulous elements.
After several months of discussions and support provided by the UIDAI to its partners and user agencies, the new security mechanism for Aadhaar-based fingerprint authentication is now fully functional. The implementation of the new security mechanism has resulted in the replacement of the less secure single-factor authentication methods, which relied solely on either finger image or finger minutiae. The new system now uses a more robust two-factor authentication process, which is a positive outcome for all stakeholders involved.
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As the development and use of technology is rapidly advancing, it is becoming increasingly popular for parents to let their children use electronic devices at an early age. Unfortunately, most of the time, children do not have the skills to protect themselves in cyberspace.
A survey conducted last year on parents’ opinions regarding online safety revealed that the average age of Vietnamese children first owning a mobile phone is nine years old. However, the average age at which children are informed about information security in cyberspace is 13 years old. This means that there are about four years that children interact online without being warned about potential risks and how to deal with them.
In 2020, the Management and Sustainable Development Institute (MSD) and Save the Children conducted a nationwide survey that showed that children often use the Internet for learning (83%), entertainment (71%), making friends (71%), sharing information (23%), shopping (30%) and live streaming (6.3%). It was reported that 40% of children feel unsafe when using the Internet. More than 70% of children have had unwanted experiences such as personal information disclosure, harassing texts, and cyberbullying.
The risks become more diverse and unpredictable and do not spare anyone. Therefore, children need to be educated and equipped with the knowledge to protect themselves and take advantage of technology. In 2021, the Prime Minister approved Decision No 830, under which the “Protecting and Supporting Children to Interact Healthy and Creatively in Cyberspace” programme for the 2021-2025 period was launched.
The Deputy Head of the Information Security Department, Tran Dang Khoa, stressed that digital technology products in Vietnam must be created and applied to successfully implement the programme.
The objective of the programme is to safeguard children against online risks and empower them with digital literacy while fostering a healthy online environment. It also seeks to develop innovative Vietnamese products and applications that enable children to learn, connect, and enjoy recreational activities online.
It is the first national one in Vietnam for child protection on the Internet. Under the programme, a network to rescue and protect children on digital platforms was created. It seeks to enhance public awareness, share valuable experiences, and receive and handle reports from the community about child abuse on the Internet.
The programme outlines six principles that parents and teachers must follow to assist children in interacting with digital media. They consist of recognising a child’s right to access and use the Internet, helping children use the Internet safely as soon as possible; respecting the child’s privacy; understanding the psychology and development of children to accompany them; guiding children to access support when needed; and being available when the child is in need.
The General Director of Smart Cyber Security, Ngo Tuan Anh, said that when schools equip computer rooms with an Internet connection according to regulations, the big challenge is finding and equipping tools to help monitor and manage students. There are technology solutions that can help schools manage students on the internet conveniently, he said. The products apply the cloud computing model, allowing schools to deploy and easily use them at a reasonable monthly cost quickly. A representative of the Vietnam Cybersecurity Emergency Response Teams/Coordination Centre (VNCERT/CC) named three major technologies: protection technologies on operating systems, browsers, and applications; child protection devices and applications on terminals; the applications that support reflections and checking.