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Vietnam: Balancing AI benefits and risks – Vietnam’s approach to responsible AI development through voluntary principles

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In brief

  • On 11 June 2024, the minister of the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam issued Decision 1290/QD-BKHCN providing guidance on principles for researching and developing responsible artificial intelligence (AI) systems (“Decision“).
  • This Decision, which came into effect immediately upon issuance, is included with Version 1.0 of the Guide on Principles for Researching and Developing Responsible AI Systems (“Guide“). It is essential to highlight that the Guide is established as a voluntary standard rather than a mandatory rule.
  • The Decision emphasizes a human-centric approach, stressing the importance of balancing the economic benefits of AI with ethical considerations and legal compliance.

In detail

Key principles outlined in the document include the following:

  1. Collaboration and innovation: Encouraging cooperation among AI developers to ensure interoperability and compatibility between different AI systems, promoting the sharing of information and best practices, and contributing to sustainable economic development
  2. Transparency and explainability: Emphasizing the need for AI systems to be transparent and their decisions explainable, especially for systems that can significantly impact human lives, privacy or property
  3. Controllability, safety and security: Ensuring that AI systems are designed and tested to minimize risks to human life, health and property, and are resilient to cyberattacks and other threats
  4. Privacy and human rights: Protecting individuals’ privacy rights and ensuring that AI systems do not discriminate or violate ethical principles
  5. Accountability and user support: Ensuring accountability of AI developers for the systems created and providing users with the necessary information and support to understand and use AI systems effectively

Overall, the Decision aims to cultivate a responsible and ethical AI ecosystem in Vietnam, where AI technologies are developed and utilized to benefit society while minimizing potential risks and harms.

In conclusion

The issuance of the Decision represents an important step in shaping the responsible development of the AI industry and stands as a valuable reference for those involved in the AI landscape in Vietnam.

Our team is diligently monitoring the progress, and we ensure our clients are promptly informed of any related developments. Should you have any questions or require further details, please do not hesitate to contact us. 

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Hung Tran is the practice group leader of the Intellectual Property (IP) and Technology Practice Groups of Vietnam offices. For years, he has been constantly ranked as a leading IP lawyer by numerous researchers such as Chambers Global and Chambers Asia.
He regularly writes articles concerning pressing legal issues in both English and Vietnamese, and his works have been published regularly in various reputable publications. He has assisted the government in reviewing and revising the IP Law, the IP provisions under the country’s criminal code, the draft e-Transaction Law, and the first draft Personal Data Protection Decree, etc.
He is also a respected presenter in the area of IP, Franchising, Data Privacy, and Entertainment Laws. In addition to authoring many publications, Mr. Tran has lectured at Waseda University School of Law (Japan), Vietnam-German University, Hanoi Law University, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, Foreign Trade University, an international MBA Program (CFVG) and IP laws for the Professional Training School of the Ministry of Industry and Trade. He used to serve as the Chairman of the Legal Committee of Hanoi American Chamber of Commerce.

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Huu Tuan Nguyen is a special counsel in the Commercial, Data, IP Tech and Trade Practice Group of Baker McKenzie's Vietnam office.
Huu Tuan is consistently involved in significant matters for prominent clients and has over ten years of extensive experience. He has a profound understanding on various legal aspects, including provision of legal advice and represent clients on intellectual property, cyber security, data privacy, technology, commercial and trade, and dispute resolution.
His works cover a full range of contentious and non-contentious aspects in the TMT space and acts for leading clients across the technology, entertainment, telecom, film, fashion, and consumer goods sectors. He regularly advises and represents multinational companies on tech-related transactions, data protection, privacy, e-commerce, compliance and disputes.
His work also covers IP law, focusing on copyright, unfair competition, domain names, and commercial intellectual property, including licensing arrangements, trade secrets, and technology laws. In addition, he is also well experienced in commercial contracts, marketing and advertising matters.

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Huyen Minh Nguyen is an Associate in BMVN International LLC, Hanoi office.

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Tuan Linh Nguyen is a Government Affairs Manager in in BMVN International LLC, Hanoi office.

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