National AI Strategy Progress Monitored by Inter-Ministerial Body
Algeria convened its sixth inter-ministerial meeting, chaired by Minister Kamel Baddari, to review the progress of its national artificial intelligence strategy, including plans for data infrastructure and legislative language models.
The sixth inter-ministerial meeting dedicated to monitoring the implementation of Algeria's national artificial intelligence (AI) strategy was convened and chaired by Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Kamel Baddari. The session focused on tracking the strategic initiative's progress, demonstrating a structured approach to advancing AI capabilities across various sectors.
During the meeting, an overview was presented detailing the advancements made by thematic commissions, which have been established in line with the national strategy's core objectives. A comprehensive implementation plan for data and infrastructure was also outlined. This plan specifies the necessary infrastructure acquisition, operational procedures, project deadlines, and includes precisely defined monitoring and performance indicators, with execution scheduled to commence on November 11.
Further discussions included a review of large language models, highlighting the ongoing development of a specialized linguistic model designed for Algerian tax legislation. Significant progress was reported in this area, with 98% of the relevant legal and regulatory documents already collected, indicating a focused effort to integrate AI into critical governmental functions.
