The national conference "AI in the service of innovation and public services", organised by the Managers Association of Montenegro (AMM), brought together representatives from the public sector, the tech community and the business world to discuss the potential of artificial intelligence.
"Focus on AI more meaningful than decade-long debates"
AMM president Budimir Raičković noted: "Focusing on AI is far more meaningful than a decade of debates about the past." Raičković stressed the need for Montenegro, as a small country, to move toward the future.
He said artificial intelligence could transform public administration by making it more efficient, transparent and secure.
Tax Administration: chatbots and risk analysis
Tax Administration director Sava Laketić explained that the tax authority is working on AI applications, including chatbots to assist taxpayers and risk analysis tools.
"AI can also help with risk analysis and detecting anomalies during inspections."
— Sava Laketić, Director of the Tax Administration
Ministry of Finance: more accurate tracking
Minas Trubljanin from the Ministry of Finance emphasised that artificial intelligence will enable more accurate tracking of financial data and real-time error reduction, but stressed the importance of keeping humans in control of decisions.
Science & Technology Park: project support and hackathons
Valentina Radulović, executive director of the Science and Technology Park, announced that the institution will support AI projects and organise hackathons for students.
Shared conclusion
All panellists agreed on the need to develop clear ethical guidelines and legal frameworks for the safe application of AI technologies.