Sri Lanka, May 9 -- Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya emphasised that Sri Lanka must shape the future of artificial intelligence through policy, ethics, and inclusive governance, rather than simply adapt to it.

She made these remarks while attending as the Chief Guest at the launch of the AI Policy Framework for State Universities, held on May 8, 2026, at the Senate Hall, University of Colombo, the PM's Office said.

The initiative, led by the University Grants Commission in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, focuses on developing a policy framework to guide the responsible, ethical, and inclusive use of artificial intelligence within Sri Lanka's state university system.

The event brought together academic leaders, polic...