The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry says it plans to negotiate with the TH-AI Passport project provider to adjust contract details regarding the pay-per-use concept, in an effort to tamp down public criticism and ensure optimal benefits.The payment will be based on the actual number of project users, said DES permanent secretary Patchara Anantasilp.
Any adjustments will be linked to the terms and conditions of relevant contracts, he noted.
"The project cannot proceed with its original conditions after the government heard public concerns, as we intend to maintain the public's benefits," said Mr Patchara.
The ministry held a public hearing yesterday to clarify the project.
Under the first phase of the project, the government plans to spend around 1.6 billion baht to procure professional and premium generative artificial intelligence (AI) models for 5 million Thais to use for free.
