The 2024 Global Conference on the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Advancing the Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) will open Tuesday in Rabat to discuss the challenges and opportunities offered by AI in chemical disarmament and non-proliferation. The three-day event is organized by Morocco and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) with the support of OPCW Member States including China, France, Germany, Republic of Korea, Qatar, and the United Kingdom. Participants will discuss the impact of AI on the chemical industry, including risk, safety and security management, chemical supply chain resilience, and cybersecurity management in chemical plants. They will also review the role of AI in preventing and detecting chemical terrorism and the role of counterterrorism efforts in advancing the CWC’s implementation. In Washington, the State Department announced the participation of Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Deterrence & Stability Mallory Stewart in the Rabat conference.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 21, 2024 11:19 UTC