Since the birth of ChatGPT, everyone should be aware of how powerful generative AI is, and believe that every worker must have taken advantage of at least one Gen AI, whether it is ChatGPT, Gemini, Co-Pilot, Claude, or Midjourney, etc.
But in addition to the usual use of Gen AI, there are many other things that we should know and be aware of, especially pushing and developing the country to become a leader in AI, at least at the regional level.
On March 28, 2024, the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) held a seminar titled "How far has AI Thailand come" at SD-601 Conference Room, Saranwit Building, Thailand Science Park. Pathum Thani Province gathered veterans in the field of technology and AI from both the public and private sectors to exchange how much the future of Thailand will change. If this technology is promoted, developed, and used effectively,
Experts in this event include: Dr. Panrapee Raphiphan From the 24-hour IT program and the Digital Thailand program, Dr. Shinawut Chinaprayun Assistant Director Digital Economy Ecosystem Promotion Group Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sarana Nuchonong, Director of VISTEC-depa Thailand AI Research Institute, Dr. Tadpong Pongtavornkamon Managing Director & Distinguished Visionary Architect, KBTG, and Dr. Thepchai Sapnithi Director of Artificial Intelligence Research Group, NECTEC With Dr. Apiwadi Piyathamrong Researcher of the Artificial Intelligence Research Group, NECTEC. Moderator
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Dr. Panrapee said that AI is a technology that people have been eyeing for a long time and will be trending since 2018, when AI was still in the trial phase. Before ChatGPT was launched, it created a wide trend. The kind that can change the whole world.
But what Dr. Panrapee is worried that even though people know the power of AI, the awareness of its use may not be high enough. Especially in Thai society where it is still undervalued. Considering 2023 onwards. There is news that global technology companies are laying off a large number of employees and investing money in the development and use of AI instead.
However, a study by the IMF in January 2024 found that in the end, encouraging 'humans' to work with AI is probably the best solution, rather than relying only on AI or relying only on humans.
If so, it's time to find new skills and become a full-fledged AI user so that you don't fall for AI and lose your job when it's useless.
Thailand will go a long way. If you get AI workers to strengthen it.
Meanwhile, Dr. Chinwut added that nowadays, the world is all on alert to AI. Not only Thai people are excited about its influence. Because it is considered that its growth rate is accelerating very fast. Compared to the past, the change of all things takes a long time.
so Now is an important opportunity for people around the world to invest in it and make the most of it.
However, if you compare the value of investment in AI around the world, it can amount to more than $241,800,000,000, but the investment value of Thailand alone is only $1,060,000,000. Not the technology developer himself.
Dr. Chinwut also shared statistics that currently the demand for AI workers in Thailand is as high as 106,487 people, but now there are only 21,631 personnel. Thailand also needs to develop and encourage more workers to enter the market. Want to become a true AI leader?
It's time for big organizations to run out of excuses not to use AI because they don't have capital.
Dr. Tadpong's side gave information that in the past 1-2 years, Banking organizations are using AI in various fields more and is considered an important tool to help make a lot of money. For example, KBTG itself uses AI to help analyze and help point out what products each customer wants and which channel they want to buy.
It can also be used to control lending risks, help analyze how much credit limit each customer should receive, and if there is a debt default, how to collect it to be the most efficient, etc.
However, Dr. Tadpong believes that no matter how strong AI is, he still believes like other speakers that in the end, people will always be in the equation. But we have to change the way we think and work all over again. Executives must start thinking about how AI can be used to improve their companies. It can no longer be claimed that there is "no energy and no capital to use AI" when the internet has developed a lot today. This makes more people access to knowledge, including AI tools that are more easily accessible, and many are even available for free.
And if they do not use it, they will be even more behind. There is no way to truly become a business owner.
Operate AI ethically.
Dr. Thepchai added that Thailand's advantage in the development and use of AI today is that although the infrastructure is still lacking, overall there is support for development from various agencies and the number of users is higher than in many countries. Especially compared to neighboring countries in the ASEAN region. Only behind Singapore.
Therefore, what needs to be done urgently is to quickly raise awareness among the public about AI. Thai people need to know more than just what AI is. How to use it, but you need to know We must be aware of its responsible use and ethical use. Do not use it to cause damage to others.
"The use of AI must be concise, we must use it correctly, and we must also check whether we have a bias in using it. Can humans control it? The reason why we need to be strict in these matters to ensure that it does not destroy the trust of customers and does not destroy the good things of society."
The Future of Thailand It must be built by Thai people. Do not wait for foreigners.
In closing, Dr. Sarana Chuan, as an academic, said that in order to create a technology that is Deep Tech, such as AI, it must go through thorough research and study. This is something that Thailand still needs to promote. If you want to become a proud leader, you need to be a leader.
"To develop AI to be ready for immediate use, we must support research & development, we must be the creators of the future, we must develop AI infrastructure for the country from today, we must be the ones who control the destiny with our own hands, but today, we are not creating the future ourselves, we are not controlling the technology ourselves, we still have to wait for Microsoft to develop AI to be proficient in the Thai language, so that we are just followers."
