Belizean Senators Engage in High-Level AI and Security Discussions in London

Two Belizean senators recently participated in an international workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and security, engaging with global experts on the challenges and opportunities posed by emerging technologies.

PUP Senator Isabel Bennett Moody and Belize Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Belize Business Bureau Senator Kevin Herrera represented Belize at the AI in Security Workshop, hosted by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK Branch (CPA UK) and Chatham House.

The event took place from January 28 to 30, 2025, at the House of Parliament in Westminster, London.

The workshop brought together parliamentarians from across the Commonwealth to examine AI’s role in global security, including its impact on governance, military applications, cybersecurity, and disinformation. Key topics included AI in Security, Digital Colonialism, AI Governance, and the Ethical Use of AI in Defence and Military Operations.

Senator Bennett Moody led discussions on the integration of AI in military strategy, including autonomous drones and intelligence gathering, while emphasizing the need for accountability and human oversight in AI-driven warfare.

During the workshop, the Belizean delegation also observed AI-related policy scrutiny in action, attending a UK Public Accounts Committee hearing on AI in government, as well as sessions in the House of Commons and House of Lords.