Collected PhotoThe Bangladesh National Authority for the Chemical Weapons Convention (BNACWC) organised a training workshop on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and chemical safety at the Multipurpose Hall of the Armed Forces Division in Dhaka on Wednesday, October 28.The workshop aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of the potential misuse of AI-based technologies to circumvent the provisions of the CWC, undermine security measures, and cause chemical accidents. It also focused on identifying appropriate preventive measures to address these risks.
A total of 33 participants from various chemical industries and associations involved in the import, use, purchase, and sale of scheduled chemicals attended the workshop. Speakers highlighted various aspects of the safe and responsible use of chemicals in the context of emerging AI technologies.
Commodore M. Kibria Haq, Member Secretary of the BNACWC, attended the workshop as the chief guest. In his remarks, he emphasised the importance of coordinated efforts among all relevant stakeholders, in collaboration with the BNACWC, to address challenges arising from the dual-use nature of AI.
At the conclusion of the workshop, the chief guest distributed certificates among the participants.
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