Rati Bregadze addressed the vital intersection of artificial intelligence utilization and the need for legal frameworks during a discussion organized by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on economic governance.

In light of technological advancements, the Minister emphasized the critical importance of enacting legal regulations that both foster innovation and safeguard fundamental human rights.

Rati Bregadze offered specific initiatives to the discussion participants, namely:

• The establishment of an interagency working group within the Ministry of Justice dedicated to crafting AI legislation in alignment with EU standards;
• Creation of a Technological and Artificial Intelligence Legal Center at the Ministry of Justice Training Center.

The USAID Mission Director, Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Irakli Nadareishvili and Head of the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Center (UNICRI), Irakli Beridze also spoke at the event. The discussion took place with the involvement of representatives of the public and private sectors, as well as academic circles.

The Erudition Course project, awarded the grant by the Ministry of Justice, underscores its commitment to fortifying human rights protection. Spearheaded by Deputy Minister of Justice, Tornike Cheishvili, and facilitated by Giorgi Gogelia, the course promises to be a transformative endeavor.

Juvenile convicts will get acquainted with specially selected works of classical literature within the framework of the lecture course and analyze them in a discussion format; Additionally, they will explore the life stories of eminent figures who have significantly shaped humanity, as well as delve into the cultural tapestry of various states.

The project's objective is to elevate the intellectual prowess of its participants, fostering analytical thinking, honing argumentative skills, and cultivating a culture of knowledge exchange and debate.

Annually, the Ministry of Justice announces grant competitions aimed at catalyzing innovative services, fortifying human rights, and enhancing legal frameworks. This year, the Ministry allocated funding to 17 projects.