We Are Now at the Dawn of a New Age for Intelligence, Says Global AI Expert at Qatar Foundation’s 2023 WISE Summit
Referring to the exponential rate at which the capabilities of AI systems are advancing, Global AI Expert Shick emphasized that we are now entering a new age for intelligence. In this revolution, the default is going to be a symbiotic relationship between machines and humans working together.
During the masterclass titled ‘Critical Thinking in the Digital Age: AI, Information Literacy, and the Battle Against Disinformation,’ Dr. Marc Owen Jones, Associate Professor at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, discussed the challenges faced by education systems in identifying and combating misinformation. He also provided valuable advice on ways to tackle AI-generated propaganda.
The panel discussion on ‘AI for Common Good’ explored the collective impact of AI applications in various fields such as research, education, policy, philanthropy, and media. The aim was to understand how these applications can contribute to cultivating 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 and future plans to integrate AI into its education system.
Minister Al Nuaimi stated, Qatar is one of the early adopters of a national K-12 AI curriculum. It aims at preparing students for a workforce that increasingly involves AI technologies and skills.
In his keynote speech during the closing ceremony, Conrad Wolfram, Co-founder and CEO of The Wolfram Group, emphasized the critical importance of computational thinking in the age of AI. He discussed how the study of mathematics and computational methods is interlinked with nurturing critical thinking and creativity skills. Wolfram argued for a shift toward prioritizing the utilization of computational tools in education systems to address real-world challenges.
The two-day summit brought together nearly 7000 stakeholders in education, distinguished experts in innovation and technology, as well as young trailblazers. The discussions focused on the safe, ethical, and effective adoption of AI in global education systems.
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