“A World Where AI Levels the Playing Field: The Story of Billionaire Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao”

Speaking at the event, Ms. Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), shared her insights on how AI is profoundly shaping our lives, the way we work, learn, connect, and relate to one another. This has placed humanity at a historic and crucial juncture, requiring us to collectively discuss the ethical direction of AI, guided by the values we uphold.

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra attended and delivered the opening remarks at the Forum, affirming the commitment to collaborate for an ethical and equitable AI future. Leaders, in their roles, need to ensure that AI brings about holistic, sustainable, and long-lasting benefits for all.

Representing Vietnam, businesswoman and scientist Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Chairman of Sovico Group and President of Vietjet Air, joined a prominent discussion on how technology, policies, and innovation can bring about positive change for the community in the AI era with international delegates.

“I am here today not only as a female entrepreneur running a digital bank and a global airline, not just as a doctor of automation, but first and foremost – as a mother, a person who always believes that technology must be created to serve humanity, to create a fair and equal world for everyone, for the future of our children. We have entered the era of artificial intelligence, which is permeating every decision, every dream, and every life choice,” female billionaire Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao began her share at the meaningful event.

Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao has witnessed millions of Vietjet passengers flying to new destinations with improved access to education, healthcare, and better job opportunities. Millions of rural women and deep-lying students are accessing digital finance from Vikki Digital Bank to transform their lives. And now, we are creating equality in AI for everyone to leverage equal opportunities in education, finance, and healthcare. The female billionaire believes that community benefits and the common good of humanity must be the foundation for all AI dialogues, policies, and innovations.

The President of Vietjet affirmed:

“Let’s start with people, equality revolving around dignity, human rights to personal happiness – regardless of background, income, gender, or education. For this equality, I affirm that there will be no difference in the AI world between me – a successful person, a billionaire, with tuk-tuk drivers or people on the street. So at today’s prestigious UNESCO forum, I hope that we will not only talk about AI as a tool but as a commitment – that AI must always return to the heart of humanity, to the fundamental values: compassion, integrity, and the aspiration to build a fairer, more equal, and better world.”

The female billionaire Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao called for a joint effort to shape a global vision where AI development is based on a strong ethical foundation – with people at its core, inclusivity as its goal, and trust as its bedrock. In her role as an entrepreneur, she pledged to accompany financially and resourcefully to promote international initiatives – particularly supporting the proposal for a “Fair Data Fund” to provide transparent, unbiased, and multilingual data for AI training to serve the community, especially in developing countries.

“More importantly, AI policies need to put the vulnerable at the center – so that no one is left behind because of gender, circumstances, or geography. I call on today’s forum to expand the policy space for women, girls, and vulnerable communities – not just as beneficiaries but as co-creators of the digital future. From here, I and my businesses, such as Vietjet, HDBank, and Vikki Bank, commit to taking strong actions for a world where technology is not only smart but also humane – where AI is not only programmed by algorithms but also led by human values.” shared female billionaire Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, along with her strong commitment to the forum.

Accompanying UNESCO and the United Nations as strategic partners, Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao and her enterprises have carried out many meaningful activities and programs for the community and sustainable development, especially in the fields of culture, education, science, and creativity, supporting women and children…. Her inspiring speech at today’s forum once again demonstrates the strong commitment of a community-oriented entrepreneur with strong ethics and capabilities in the new technology era.