Karachi: IMAGINE Institute of Futures Studies at Iqra University (IU) hosted two groundbreaking webinars, bringing together visionary faculty members and industry experts to discuss future of education and AI. Leading faculty members from 11 prominent Pakistani universities including Iqra University, Karachi University, ZSABIST, Ziauddin University, IOBM, Habib University, IBA Sukkur, Federal Urdu University, Notre Dame Institute of Education, Metropolitan University Karachi and Aga Khan University participated aiming at to explore impact of AI on higher education in Pakistan and importance of ethical considerations in its development and use.

Professor Dr. Shams Hamid of IU proposed forming consortium of higher education institutions to develop an Ethical Framework for AI in Education and Research.

Dr. Shahida Jabbar Vice Chancellor of Metropolitan University emphasised importance of universities working with Higher Education Commission to develop policy for use of AI in education.

Dr. Shah Jamal Associate Professor at Habib University urged importance of collaboration among academics and educators. "We need forums to exchange ideas and discuss challenges and concerns arising from increasing use of AI in education."

Dr. Syeda Rakhshanda Kaukab Associate Professor at Ziauddin University emphasised need to empower students and faculty to use AI for greater good. Dr. Sajid Ali, Associate Professor, Director of Research at AKU-IED urged need for higher education institutions to embrace innovation and use AI as tool to enhance human intelligence in teaching and assessment practices. Second hybrid webinar, 'GPT-3: Imagine Navigating Human-AI Future,' explored advancements of AI and significance of GPT-3 in shaping future. Speakers discussed potential of GPT-3 across various fields and need for responsible AI development to ensure that AI serves humanity and does not have unintended consequences.

Published in The Daily National Courier, February, 08 2023

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