GU-Q’s Hiwaraat explores AI Uprising, Opportunities and Challenges

DOHA: The ninth edition of Georgetown University in Qatar s (GU Q) Hiwaraat series held yesterday, explored how humans can guide Artificial Intelligen...

DOHA: The ninth edition of Georgetown University in Qatar’s (GU-Q) Hiwaraat series held yesterday, explored how humans can guide Artificial Intelligence (AI) to sustainably transform industries and the workforce, enhance well-being, and safeguard the future of the planet.

The conference held under the title ‘AI Uprising: Opportunities and Challenges for the future of work and its impact on the environment g’ explored ways how to guide the most advanced technologies in a way that aligns with ethical principles, examining strategies for leveraging AI’s potential while ensuring that humanity is not left behind in the process. The conference, held in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, and brought together leading voices in academia, technology, policy as well as diplomats including the US Ambassador to Qatar H E Timmy Davis.

GU-Q Dean Safwan Masri opened the event by quoting Nobel laureate Christian Lange, saying, “Technology is a useful servant, but a dangerous master.”

He explained that the situation has evolved significantly since the time the quote was originally said.

“Unlike the machines of the past, which simply extended human capabilities, AI now imitates, learns, and increasingly surpasses human abilities,” he said.