Artificial intelligence (AI) represents a technological revolution that is profoundly transforming all sectors of society, from public services and industry to health, justice and education. Rapid advances in AI offer extraordinary opportunities for innovation, efficiency and value creation. However, this development raises complex ethical, legal and regulatory issues, particularly with regard to data protection, algorithmic biases, the transparency of AI systems, and their impact on human rights and employment.
Against this backdrop, the regulation of artificial intelligence has become an imperative for governments, international institutions and private players. The challenge is no longer simply to regulate AI to maximise its economic and social benefits, but also to ensure that it is used in compliance with fundamental ethical principles, such as the protection of individual freedoms, non-discrimination and transparency. These issues are all the more pressing in a country like Morocco, where the digital transformation is gathering pace and where the introduction of appropriate legal frameworks is crucial to ensuring effective governance of this emerging technology.
This two-day workshop was a great opportunity for likeminded experts to engage, exchange, debate and discuss key issues and topics related to the artificial intelligence in both Germany and Morocco.
The event started by the first opening remark from Mr. Bensalem Belkourati, General Director of Legislation, Consultations and Legal Studies at the General Secretary of the Government. The next opening remark was held by Mr. Philipp Bremer, Director of the KAS Rule of Law Programme Middle East and North Africa (MENA). And the last opening remark was given by H.E. Mr. Robert Dölger, Ambassador of Germany to Morocco.
Afterwards, and over the course of 2 days, 4 consecutive sessions were held in addition to an online keynote speech. They can be summarized as follows:
The first session, entitled “Understanding Artificial Intelligence: Concepts, Issues and Applications for Public Authorities”; moderated by Mr. Mohamed Tangi, Former Ambassador, Advisor to H.E. the Minister, Secretary General of the Government.
1)-Input by Mr. Bilal Chair, Member of the Legal Council at the SGG entitled “Artificial intelligence: Introductory Remarks”.
2)- Input by Mrs. Lajla Fetic, Senior Trustworthy AI Expert at appliedAI Institute for Europe; Advisory Board Member at AI-Cockpit, on “AI in 10 Minutes: Introductory Remarks from a German Perspective”.
3)- Input by Prof. Dr. Bernd Holznagel, Professor Emeritus of Constitutional and Administrative Law at the University of Münster; Director of the Public Law Department of the Institute for Information, Telecommunications and Media Law (ITM) on “The Current Legal Field Regarding AI”.
The second session, entitled " Towards an Adapted Regulatory Framework: International Perspectives and Lessons Learned" – moderated by Mr. Mouhssine Rifai, Member of the Legal Council at the SGG.
1)- Input by Mr. Karim Hamiddouch, Acting Secretary-General of the UNESCO and ICESCO Commission, on “UNESCO Recommendations on Artificial Intelligence”.
2)-Input by Prof. Dr. Bernd Holznagel on behalf of Prof. Dr. Anna K. Bernzen, Assistant Professor for Civil Law, Commercial Law and the Law of Digitalization at the University of Regensburg, on “A Closer Look at the European AI Act”.
3)- Input by Mr. Nadir El Moumni, Professor at the Faculty of Juridical, Economic and Social Sciences of Souissi, on “Artificial Intelligence in Supreme and Constitutional Court Jurisprudence: A Comparative Study”.
The third session, entitled " AI Governance and Ethics: Responsibilities, Transparency and Legal Issues"; moderated by Mrs. Fatima Roumate, Associate Professor of International Economic Law at the Faculty of Juridical, Economic and Social Sciences of Agdal.
1)- Input by Mrs. Lajla Fetic, Senior Trustworthy AI Expert at appliedAI Institute for Europe; Advisory Board Member at AI-Cockpit, on “AI & Good Governance: Questions of Ethics and Responsibilities”.
2)- Input by Mr. Tayeb Sadiki, Professor at the International University of Rabat, on “The Ethical Challenges of Artificial Intelligence”.
3)- Input by Mr. Morad El Fadil, Director of Interpretation, Documentation and Codification at the SGG, on “The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Legal Drafting and the Evaluation of Laws”.
The fourth session, entitled " Artificial Intelligence, Employment and the Transformation of Work: Innovation Issues and Regulatory Challenges "; moderated by Mr. Abderrahim Mounaam, Member of the Legal Council at the SGG.
1)- Input by Mr. Eric Blum, Policy Officer at the Project Group AI at the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community, on “AI in the German Federal Administration: The Advisory Centre for Artificial Intelligence”.
2)- Input by Mr. Mouhssine Rifai, Member of the Legal Council at the SGG, on “Artificial Intelligence, Employment and Transformation of the Labor Market”.
The Keynote Speech, entitled "The Use of AI by State Authorities - Thoughts on the Status Quo"; given by Mr. Ammar Alkassar, Former State Secretary / State Commissioner of the Federal State of the Saarland for Strategy and Chief Digital Officer; Member of the Board of GovTech Campus Deutschland e.V.
It is worth noting that each session was followed by an extensive Q&A and a lively discussion. We are pleased that all the participants considered this workshop to be successful and fruitful.
Towards the end of the workshop, closing remarks were given by Mrs. Nouha Abboudi, Member of the Legal Council at the SGG, who provided a well elaborate report on those two days; followed by Mr. Brahim Zyani, Head of the Office of H.E. the Prime Minister and Mr. Philipp Bremer. At this point, the workshop came to an end.
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