Hisn Al-Mateen Bloc spokesperson speaks at the Global Digital Forum in Russia

Algeria took part in the Russian Global Digital Forum, hosted in Moscow, which brought together a broad range of state representatives and experts in artificial intelligence, digital content creation, disinformation detection and the development of modern technologies.

Algeria was represented by Dr Abdelkader Guetcha, official spokesperson of the Hisn Al-Mateen Bloc Foundation, who delivered a talk on the importance of strengthening digital awareness in societies, the need to develop national policies that protect individuals from disinformation, and the prospects for using artificial intelligence in the service of development and responsible media.

Dr Guetcha's participation gave voice to Algerian civil society's engagement in global digital issues.