Ho Chi Minh City Trains Officials in AI to Reduce Workload

Ho Chi Minh City has

an AI training program for officials to improve efficiency amid administrative restructuring. The initiative, led by the Departments of Science and Technology and , aims to equip officials with AI knowledge to handle increasing workloads.

Nguyễn Bắc Nam, Deputy Director of Home Affairs, warned that upcoming mergers might burden

. Without technology, traditional paperwork could them. AI is expected to tasks, such as reducing the time needed for district reorganization plans from months to days.

Lâm Đình Thắng, Director of the Department of Science and Technology, emphasized that AI is essential, not optional. The department is developing a virtual assistant to support administrative work, aiming to boost productivity and improve public services.