<p>On the 25th of April, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, represented by Mr. Khalid Baddou, participated in the U7+ Alliance Summit hosted by the University of Ottawa. The summit brought together over 50 universities committed to addressing global challenges through academic collaboration.</p>
<p>A joint communiqué, to be addressed to G7 leaders, was adopted by the alliance. It outlines the role of universities in the governance of artificial intelligence, with recommendations co-developed by a working group co-chaired by Prof. Lamiae Azizi (UM6P) and Prof. Valérie Amiraux (Université de Montréal). Key themes included AI workforce development, inclusive innovation, policy frameworks, and bridging the global AI divide.</p>
<p>UM6P also shared its recent AI initiatives, including its UNESCO-recognized AI Movement, the deployment of ChatGPT Edu, and the African Women in Tech and AI program, which aims to train 150 women across the continent.</p>