The Centre for Artificial Intelligence, in conjunction with the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), will host an AI awareness day this month themed "Embracing AI for unlocking professional potential."
MUST recently launched the Centre for Artificial Intelligence, also known as CAIST, in response to the country's growing technological needs.
The event is slated for May 17th, 2024, at Thyolo's campus library auditorium.
Dr. Michael Zimba, executive dean of the Malawi Institute of Technology and an AI advocate, stated that AI Awareness Day aims to increase students and staff's comprehension and knowledge of AI so they understand the value of AI in education.
"By increasing awareness of AI, students and staff can better comprehend the potential impact of AI on their current work and future careers and job prospects," he said.
According to Zimba, staff and students will showcase AI projects such as the AI Accident Prevention System and the AI Gate Entry Tracking System, and there will also be a question-and-answer session.
He continued to say this theme aligns well with the goals of AI Awareness Day because it “emphasizes the importance of understanding AI and its applications to unlock new economic growth and development opportunities.”
He said, that among the topics to be covered will be: How can we safely apply AI in our everyday lives and society?
Zimba said at the end they want staff, students, and the general public to be aware that AI is here and the need to embrace it in their work and communities.
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