Conversation with ITU's Dr. Bilel Jamoussi on Standards, Skills, and AI for Good
NYU WISC Dialogues: Dr. Bilel Jamoussi on Standards, Skills, and AI for Good
In this WISC Dialogue, Mark Kennedy speaks with Dr. Bilel Jamoussi, Deputy Director of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Geneva about the role of international standards in shaping the global adoption of artificial intelligence.
Dr. Jamoussi discusses the ITU’s work across standards, skills, and practical solutions to expand the benefits of AI; how common standards can support interoperability, trust, and responsible deployment; and how countries can pursue greater AI sovereignty without building every layer of the technology stack themselves. The conversation also explores AI skills, applications in areas such as health and agriculture, and the implications of AI for jobs and economic development.
Dr. Bilel Jamoussi
Deputy Director of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, and Chief of the Study Groups & Policy Department
Mark Kennedy
Director - Development Research Institute