conference "Harvard" In Dubai, he reviews the potential of artificial intelligence and global challenges

DUBAI, December 13, 2017 (WAM) – The “Artificial Intelligence from Readiness to Accelerated Growth” conference, organized by the Institute for Digital Data Design at Harvard University at the Museum of the Future in Dubai today, attracted an elite group of global leaders, researchers and innovators to address the challenges and opportunities offered by artificial intelligence technologies.
More than 400 leaders from research and scientific bodies and economic institutions participated in the conference, which was organized in cooperation with the Harvard Business School Club in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and the Technological Innovation Institute.
The event, which focused on learning, adoption and transformation, emphasized the vital role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of sectors, institutions and societies.
His Excellency Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, spoke in a dialogue session about the renaissance process in the UAE, and said, “The focus of the founding fathers was on people and providing basic requirements, most notably education, in parallel with interest in developing appropriate infrastructure.” That is, ensuring a sustainable balance between human and material development. Today, we continue to build on this legacy by leveraging artificial intelligence to improve the lives of every person now, and in future generations.”
His Excellency explained that the UAE’s artificial intelligence strategy relies on three pillars, as it began by allocating initial investments in infrastructure, legislation, regulations, and government capabilities.
He added that in recent years, the country has deployed the uses of artificial intelligence in important sectors, including energy, education, health and cybersecurity, with the implementation of more than 147 government applications. By 2031, the UAE aims to consolidate its position as a global leader in the field of artificial intelligence with a focus on… On the tangible and deliberate impact and improvement of quality of life.
His Excellency stressed the importance of using artificial intelligence in areas that are beneficial to humans, and that artificial intelligence should not be a destructive force, but rather be seamlessly integrated into our lives to make them better.
In a keynote speech, Karim Lakhani, President of the Digital Data Design Institute at Harvard University and Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, announced the launch of an innovative conference application using artificial intelligence techniques to archive conferences, in addition to an online training course for artificial intelligence, explaining that it was designed “by artificial intelligence.” For artificial intelligence.
He said that the first challenge lies in learning to use artificial intelligence tools, especially for business leaders, as they must understand these technologies in order to support their adoption and employment, and here lies the second challenge, as only knowing the importance is not enough, rather artificial intelligence must be integrated into the daily workflow, Finally, switching to technologies is the way to achieve fruitful results, pointing out that studies show amazing gains in effectiveness and efficiency with rates ranging from 30 to 99%, but what is most important is expanding the scope of employment in order to achieve tangible gains for clients. And people.
Saleh Lootah, President of the Harvard Business School Club in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries, stressed the importance of the conference in discussing future infrastructure, praising the vision of the UAE’s wise leadership in focusing on adopting the use of artificial intelligence in an effective manner.
He said that the Artificial Intelligence Conference “From Readiness to Accelerated Growth” constitutes an important platform to accelerate transformation, and we aim to enhance Harvard’s values, which are knowledge, innovation and development, while creating a clear impact in the region, which includes more than 1,500 Harvard graduates and a large number of thinkers. With influencers in government, academia, and the private sector, we have all the resources needed to shape a better future.

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