Report on Expert talk on "Higher Education in the world of Artificial Intelligence – An Ideation"

Updated on: 12 Feb 2024

Introduction: The academic association Tutelage and Qabil of Faculty of Education, under the auspices of the Institutions Innovation Council at SGT University, organized an expert talk titled "Higher Education in the World of Artificial Intelligence – An Ideation." The event aimed to explore the transformative potential of AI in higher education, addressing challenges and ethical considerations.

Event Details: The session was graced by Prof. (Dr.) Ahrar Husain, Advisor at SGT University and Former Director of the Center for Distance and Open Education at Jamia Milia Islamia University, New Delhi, as the resource person. Under the patronage of Prof. (Dr.) Madhavi Sharma, Dean Faculty of Education, the event was skillfully coordinated by Mr. Abhra Mukhopadhyay and Mr. Chandan Kumar Dubey, Assistant Professors at the Faculty of Education, SGT University.

Objective: The primary objective of the expert talk was to ideate on the integration of AI in higher education, empowering educators, and addressing potential challenges and ethical concerns.

Key Points Discussed:

  • Prof. Husain emphasized that the future of education will be profoundly technology-based, with AI playing a pivotal role.
  • He highlighted the various types of intelligence and discussed the distinctive qualities of human intelligence versus AI.
  • The session underscored AI's potential to cater to the needs of students with special requirements, promoting accessibility and variability.
  • Concerns regarding job displacement and the fear of AI dominating education were addressed, emphasizing the importance of ethical considerations.
  • Prof. Husain touched upon Google's latest LLM, Gemini AI, as an example of AI's evolving role in education.

Conclusion: In concluding remarks, Prof. Husain urged participants to embrace new AI tools for acquiring advanced information, fostering thought-provoking ideas on AI's integration into education.

Event Outcome:The expert talk stimulated insightful discussions among participants regarding the application of artificial intelligence in education, paving the way for further exploration and implementation in the field.

Overall, the event provided a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue and critical reflection on the future of higher education in the era of artificial intelligence.

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