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– ‘We are now at the dawn of a new era for intelligence,’ said global AI expert at Qatar Foundation’s WISE Summit 2023
The summit showcased diverse perspectives from key opinion leaders, innovators and young changemakers on AI in education.
DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The world is at a turning point for human evolution because machines are about to profoundly change the way we live, the way we work and even experience what it means to be human, said Nina Schick, an early generative AI expert and founder of Tamang Ventures Limited, at WISE 11, the 11th edition of Qatar Foundation’s WISE Summit, which concluded today.
Referring to the exponential pace at which the capabilities of AI systems are advancing, Shick emphasized: “In this new era of intelligence – a revolution – the default will be a symbiotic relationship with machines and humans working together.”
In the masterclass ‘Critical Thinking in the Digital Age: AI, Information Literacy and the Battle Against Misinformation’, Dr. Marc Owen Jones, Associate Professor at the Department of Middle East Studies at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, delved into the challenges challenges education systems face in identifying and combating misinformation and advised on ways to address AI-generated propaganda.
The ‘AI for the Common Good’ panel explored the collective impact of AI applications in the fields of research, education, policy, philanthropy and media to cultivate the next generation of leaders and problem solvers. Her Excellency Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, Minister of Education and Higher Education, highlighted Qatar’s ongoing efforts as well as future plans to integrate AI into its education system.
Her Excellency the Minister commented: “Qatar is one of the first to adopt a national K-12 AI curriculum. It aims to prepare students for a workforce that increasingly involves AI technologies and skills.”
The Wolfram Group’s co-founder and CEO, Conrad Wolfram, gave a keynote address during the closing ceremony about the critical importance of computational thinking in the age of AI. He examined the interrelationship of the study of mathematics and computational methods with fostering critical thinking and creative skills, and advocated for a shift toward prioritizing the utilization of computational tools in educational systems to address real-world challenges.
The two-day summit brought together nearly 7,000 education stakeholders, distinguished innovation and technology experts, as well as young pioneers to spark conversations focused on the safe, ethical and effective adoption of AI in global education systems.
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