Teona Turashvili, head of IDFI's Civic Tech and Innovation Direction, and Edgar Brutyan, a researcher of the same direction, participated in the LAITech2024 conference organized by the Tallinn University of Technology. The conference's focal point for the year was "The Law, Ethics and Policies of AI and Future Technologies." Drawing from their study titled "Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems in Georgia - Legislation and Practice" conducted in 2021, IDFI representatives discussed various instances of artificial intelligence utilization by public agencies in Georgia, emphasizing the importance of a unified regulatory framework and the need for alignment with international standards. They concluded by offering recommendations based on their research and sharing insights into the future perspectives of artificial intelligence in Georgia.

The two-day LAITech2024 conference was held on February 29 and March 1, 2024. It was attended by local and international students and specialists in law, cyber security, artificial intelligence and governance. This year's conference delved into crucial topics within its framework, including the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare, its impact on elections, and other pertinent subjects. The event also hosted a panel from the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense Center (NATO CCDEOE), offering valuable insights into the deployment of new technologies in the realms of cyber warfare and cyber defense.