Post by United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies

On behalf of the United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies, Dr. Mehdi Snene, Ph.D., Senior Adviser, joined discussions at the ASEAN Future Forum 2026 in Hanoi on AI adoption across the region — and why leaving no one behind requires more than good intentions. Key points from his intervention include: 🔹 There is no single "AI vision" for ASEAN — and that is a feature, not a flaw. Diversity across member states becomes a collective strength when anchored by a common governance framework. 🔹 Regional collaboration is already taking shape. Initiatives like the Sea Lion model, a shared AI system for ASEAN, show that countries can build together while each develops its own strengths. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eBKggAtM and https://lnkd.in/e4BmR7kp #DigitalCooperation #AIGovernance