DHAKA, April 30, 2024 (BSS) - Prime Minister's Private Industry and

Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman today laid emphasis on sharing
technological capabilities to ensure world-wide benefits.

"Artificial intelligence (AI) technology may pose a threat to
development by exacerbating the gap between the developed and
underdeveloped nations. Excessive use of technology [robots and
artificial intelligence in industries] can potentially pose threats to
human beings and development in the future," he said.

Salman said this while speaking at a special meeting of the World
Economic Forum in the Saudi Arabia's Riyadh on Monday night.

"The unprecedented advancements in technology are exacerbating the gap
between the developed and underdeveloped nations," he said, adding that
investors are also directing investments towards opportunities with
high profit potential.

In Bangladesh, Salman said the country was overcoming the economic
crisis and turning around.

Emphasising Bangladesh's achievements across diverse sectors, he
said the country's development persisted even amidst the Covid-19
pandemic.

"However, the economic repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine conflict
have posed challenges for the country, including declining forex
reserves and the appreciation of Dollar against Taka," he added.

Despite Bangladesh's non-involvement in the conflict, it bears the
brunt of the consequences, he said.

At the meeting, world leaders advocated for equitable distribution of
technology worldwide, extending beyond solely developed nations. They
also discussed on global cooperation, economic growth, and energy
policies.