💡 How can Southeast Asia harness AI and data transformation to turbocharge its economy without compromising security? This hot-button question took center stage at the Boao Forum for Asia 2025, where regional leaders and tech experts debated the region’s next big leap.
🎤 ‘AI is ASEAN’s golden ticket, but we can’t ignore the risks,’ warned Chheng Kimlong of the Asian Vision Institute, responding to Khmer Times editor Ben Sokhean. He emphasized collaborative frameworks for cross-border data sharing while keeping cybersecurity safeguards in check. 🔒
🌏 With ASEAN’s digital economy projected to hit $1 trillion by 2030, experts highlighted three key moves:
Building AI-ready infrastructure across cities and rural areas
Creating regional data governance pacts 🤝
Upskilling workforces for the AI era 📲
🤖 But here’s the twist: Balancing rapid tech adoption with cultural preservation emerged as a recurring theme. One delegate joked: ‘We want smart cities, not soulless robot hubs!’
Stay tuned as we track how these high-stakes debates shape ASEAN’s tech-powered future! 🚀
