By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
Morocco has reaffirmed its
commitment to sovereign artificial intelligence and digital innovation
following a high-level meeting between the Minister of Digital Transition and
Administrative Reform, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, and United Nations Under-Secretary-General
and Special Envoy for Digital and Emerging Technologies, Amandeep Singh Gill.
The engagement took place on
the sidelines of the United Nations Open Source Week in New York and focused on
global cooperation in emerging technologies, with particular emphasis on
artificial intelligence governance, innovation frameworks, and digital transformation
strategies.
During the meeting, Minister
Seghrouchni presented Morocco’s strategic vision for sovereign artificial
intelligence, anchored in the “AI Made in Morocco” initiative. She underscored
the country’s ambition to develop domestic AI capabilities that strengthen
technological independence while fostering innovation-led growth.
She also highlighted
Morocco’s broader digital strategy, which seeks to establish what she described
as a “digital third way” grounded in open innovation, trust, and multilateral
cooperation. According to the Minister, this approach is designed to balance
technological advancement with ethical standards, inclusivity, and
international collaboration.
Discussions with the UN
Special Envoy also touched on the importance of strengthening global
coordination on digital and emerging technologies, particularly in areas such
as data governance, AI safety, and equitable access to digital infrastructure.
Officials noted that the
meeting reflects Morocco’s increasing engagement in global digital policy
discussions and its commitment to contributing to international efforts aimed
at shaping the future of artificial intelligence in a way that supports sustainable
development.
The engagement forms part of
broader activities at United Nations Open Source Week, which brings together
global leaders, policymakers, and technology experts to advance dialogue on
open-source innovation and digital transformation.
