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The results of the Global Index of Responsible Artificial Intelligence (GIRAI) have been published.

IDFI was involved in the research as a hub for Eastern Europe and Central Asia and coordinated the research process in 12 countries. 

Please find our analysis of the results of the countries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia: the main findings and needs in terms of the use of responsible AI. 

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Source: IDFI

Tbilisi. TI published an analytical report – „Performance Assessment of the Parliament 2023“.

„In 2023, the Parliament became a closed institution. It transformed into an even more inaccessible and non-transparent institution for representatives of civil society and critical media. The denial of access to enter the Parliament and attend committee sessions was made without providing specific justification, citing only the general security regulations of the Parliament. The Parliament has ceased the release of public information that could potentially be used as grounds for criticism against MPs.“ 

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Source: transparency.

Tbilisi. On July 2, the awards ceremony for ‘Georgia’s Responsible Business Awards – Meliora 2024’ was held at Tbilisi History Museum “Karvasla,” where the best Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) focused projects and companies of the year were announced.

At the ceremony, the representatives of the diplomatic corps and international CSR experts presented awards to winning companies in various contest categories.

The contest revealed the best CSR projects implemented by the private sector over the past year, judged by the jury comprising the distinguished international and Georgian experts from public organisations and academic circles locally and internationally.

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This contest was conducted with the assistance of the Center for Strategic Research and Development of Georgia (CSRDG), within the framework of the European Union (EU) and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) funded project ‘Civil Society STAR Initiative: CSOs as Sustainable, Transparent, Accountable, and Resilient Development Actors in Georgia.’

source: EU in Georgia

Tbilisi. The Coalition for Independent and Transparent Judiciary reacts to the election of three new Supreme Court members by the Georgian Parliament, viewing it as another step damaging the European integration process.

"Successful European integration and the realization of necessary democratic reforms, including fundamental judicial reform, represent an unwavering will repeatedly expressed by the overwhelming majority of Georgian society. The ruling party and all branches of the government must respect this mandate."

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source: transparency.ge

European Commission’s Ethical Guidelines on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data in Teaching and Learning are now available in Georgian!

The Guidelines are intended for primary and secondary teachers and educators with little or no experience with digital education.

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Source: EU