The WISE summit, themed “Horizons of Creativity: Enhancing Human Potential in the Era of Artificial Intelligence,” concluded on Wednesday in the Qatari capital, Doha, with a session on “Artificial Intelligence for the Public Good.”
The summit brought together nearly 7,000 participants representing various stakeholders in the education sector, including thought leaders, policymakers, innovators, and youth, to discuss the implications of artificial intelligence and its impact on the global educational landscape.
By highlighting collaborative efforts addressing complex challenges in education, WISE, in its 11th edition, revealed findings from 7 global research projects covering diverse topics such as the “Impact of Educational Festivals on Skill Building and Community Enhancement,” “The Relationship between Teacher Well-being, Student Well-being, and Educational Pathways,” and “Education and Employment for People with Disabilities.”
A session titled “Education in Times of War” focused on the challenges faced by students and the educational process in crisis regions, particularly in Gaza. During this session, Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of the Education Above All Foundation, was present.
Academic Mark Owen Jones, Associate Professor in the Master’s program in Digital Humanities and Societies at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, addressed contemporary challenges in educational systems in identifying and confronting misinformation. He provided insights into ways educational systems can counter propaganda resulting from artificial intelligence, titled “Critical Thinking in the Digital Age: Artificial Intelligence, Information Literacy, and the Battle Against Misinformation.”
The lecture included a contemporary analysis of media bias, especially in the context of ongoing events in Palestine and Gaza. It posed fundamental questions about information literacy, basic infrastructure, and learning techniques.
To attract more attention to the ongoing challenges faced by Gaza, the Education Above All Foundation, the strategic partner of WISE-2023, held a general session dedicated to discussing the necessary solutions and initiatives for achieving educational recovery. It explored the possibility of accessing data and digital technologies in affected communities resulting from conflicts.
During a session titled “Artificial Intelligence for the Public Good,” the summit discussed the collective impact of artificial intelligence applications in research, education, as well as policy, media, and philanthropy. The role of these applications in nurturing the next generation of leaders capable of facing challenges was a focal point.
Over the course of Tuesday and Wednesday, the summit delved into new educational methods that use artificial intelligence to enhance creative potential for both students and teachers. It also emphasized ensuring the integration of justice and proper values in emerging educational technologies.
More than 150 expert speakers from around the world participated in the summit, presenting their ideas in over 20 key sessions and a range of experimental activities. The summit also featured interactive and hands-on sessions discussing the future of classrooms shaped by artificial intelligence and the “Construction of Ethical Artificial Intelligence.”
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