'It is important to prepare for a new era of artificial intelligence'
Published: 05:05 PM,May 04,2023 | EDITED : 05:05 PM,May 05,2023
The Ministry of Information hosted a workshop on artificial intelligence (AI) under the auspices of Dr Abdullah bin Nasser al Harrasi, Minister of Information who noted that AI could significantly change its overall form. He cited the example of the broadcaster of artificial intelligence, which can revolutionise the way media operates.
The workshop provided the attendees the platform to engage in a dialogue on AI and its implications. Dr Muammar al Toubi, who was the official speaker at the event, gave a presentation on artificial intelligence and its potential benefits and risks in various fields.
Dr Toubi emphasised the importance of preparing for the new era of AI with knowledge, dissemination, and awareness, particularly in light of concerns about its potential misuse.
He explained that AI relies on data and inputs, and analyses and outputs them in a larger and wider way than human intelligence. Additionally, while human intelligence works to achieve many goals, AI works to achieve goals according to the orders given to it.
'We are at the beginning of the humanisation of AI, or the digitisation of humans, and there is both concern and hope in this aspect. While some see the dangers of AI as greater than the benefits, others see it as a blessing that benefits all humanity,' he said.
He also mentioned that it is impossible to predict what AI will be like in the future, but there is an acceleration in this aspect, whether by companies or at the level of countries in the world. 'We will likely move from ordinary AI to general or super AI in the coming years. However, there is also a fear that general and supernatural AI will transform into an artificial mind and consciousness that is difficult to control, leading to the manufacture of its own algorithm based on self-learning,' he said.
Dr Toubi stressed the importance of creating clear governance in the field of AI and setting appropriate laws, legislation, and ethics for it. 'This will enable us to understand it better and allow it to move in a more positive direction than before. Specialised and concerned researchers fear that AI will go out of control, which is why it is essential to establish proper governance and ethics in this area,' he said.
The workshop provided the attendees the platform to engage in a dialogue on AI and its implications. Dr Muammar al Toubi, who was the official speaker at the event, gave a presentation on artificial intelligence and its potential benefits and risks in various fields.
Dr Toubi emphasised the importance of preparing for the new era of AI with knowledge, dissemination, and awareness, particularly in light of concerns about its potential misuse.
He explained that AI relies on data and inputs, and analyses and outputs them in a larger and wider way than human intelligence. Additionally, while human intelligence works to achieve many goals, AI works to achieve goals according to the orders given to it.
'We are at the beginning of the humanisation of AI, or the digitisation of humans, and there is both concern and hope in this aspect. While some see the dangers of AI as greater than the benefits, others see it as a blessing that benefits all humanity,' he said.
He also mentioned that it is impossible to predict what AI will be like in the future, but there is an acceleration in this aspect, whether by companies or at the level of countries in the world. 'We will likely move from ordinary AI to general or super AI in the coming years. However, there is also a fear that general and supernatural AI will transform into an artificial mind and consciousness that is difficult to control, leading to the manufacture of its own algorithm based on self-learning,' he said.
Dr Toubi stressed the importance of creating clear governance in the field of AI and setting appropriate laws, legislation, and ethics for it. 'This will enable us to understand it better and allow it to move in a more positive direction than before. Specialised and concerned researchers fear that AI will go out of control, which is why it is essential to establish proper governance and ethics in this area,' he said.