On January 28, International Data Protection Day, the National Center for Personal Data Protection of the Republic of Belarus held a forum, "Personal Data Protection: From Law to Trust and Security," bringing together representatives of government agencies, members of parliament, the business community, and experts in the field of data protection and information security.

Sergey Kasanin, Deputy Director General for Research at the Joint Institute for Information Processing (UIIP) of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, participated in the forum and delivered a report on "Prospects for Legal Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Technologies in the Republic of Belarus."

In his presentation, Sergey Kasanin noted that artificial intelligence is a combination of various technologies based on the processing of large amounts of data and is currently being actively implemented in the social, economic, and governmental spheres. As AI increasingly makes decisions previously reserved for humans, the role of legal regulation and the need to build public trust in such technologies is growing.

Particular attention was paid to global trends in AI regulation. It was emphasized that leading technology powers are seeking a balance between protecting citizens' rights and creating a favorable environment for developers and investors. The report examined various regulatory models, from the European Union's risk-based approach to more flexible models used in several countries in Asia and the Eurasian region.

Sergey Kasanin informed the forum participants about the contribution of the Joint Institute for Informatics and Information Technologies (UIIT) of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus to the development and implementation of artificial intelligence technologies in the country. The institute conducts research in the fields of high-performance computing, intelligent processing of extremely large volumes of data, electronic government services, medicine and bioinformatics, robotics, and image and signal processing.

The report noted that the UIIT of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus has been established as the basis for IT-Akademgrad, which unites organizations of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus and other agencies working in the field of intelligent information technologies. It includes centers of excellence in artificial intelligence, and regularly hosts scientific and international conferences, including the "Artificial Intelligence in Belarus" forum.

The UIPI NAS of Belarus's role in developing the ethical and regulatory framework for AI development was highlighted. The Institute has joined the Code of Ethics in Artificial Intelligence, is a member of the BRICS+AI International Alliance, and is a member of interstate and national technical committees for standardization in artificial intelligence and digital development.

Sergey Kasanin discussed in detail the current state of legal regulation of AI in the Republic of Belarus. Despite the absence of a dedicated comprehensive law, the country has already made strategic decisions to develop a Concept for the Use and Development of Artificial Intelligence, as well as a draft Law of the Republic of Belarus "On Artificial Intelligence." The National Academy of Sciences of Belarus has established an interdepartmental working group, comprising representatives of 30 organizations, which is preparing the relevant documents.

The presentation concluded with key global trends in AI regulation, including strengthening international cooperation, developing ethical principles, discussing the regulation of generative AI, and requirements for labeling AI content.

The participation of the Joint Institute for Informatics and Problems of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus in the forum confirmed the institute's active role in developing scientifically sound and balanced approaches to the development and legal regulation of artificial intelligence technologies in the interests of security, trust, and sustainable development of society.