Morocco is working, under the enlightened leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, to democratize access to culture, through reinforcing infrastructure, reducing disparities and promoting training in cultural professions, Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid said on Monday in Abu Dhabi.
Speaking at the ministerial session on "The impact of artificial intelligence on culture and human creativity", held as part of the Ministerial Dialogue of the 7th Abu Dhabi Culture Summit, Bensaid pointed out that culture is a lever for individual fulfillment, a driver of social cohesion and a major source of employment.
At the end of the session, attended by several ministers of culture from around the world, the Minister reaffirmed Morocco's commitment to placing culture at the heart of its development project, emphasizing artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool to be put at the service of mankind.
He also highlighted the Kingdom's efforts to integrate AI into strategic sectors such as culture and creative industries, pointing out that these technologies help enhance the country's historical heritage, boost its attractiveness to tourists and educators, and create new job opportunities for young people.
Bensaid then spoke of adopting a proactive approach to the challenges of digital transformation, calling for continued international debate on the protection of copyright in the digital age, in order to keep pace with technological progress while preserving creators' rights.
The Ministerial Dialogue was co-chaired by Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak and Assistant Director-General for Culture at UNESCO Ernesto Ottone.
Bensaid, in his capacity as Chairman of the Arab States Regional Consultations for Mondiacult 2025, also took part in the second meeting of the regional consultations held on the sidelines of the Summit.
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