Education
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A smarter way to fight floods
Mustafa Mousa, founder of flood mitigation startup Sadeem, is using wireless sensors and AI to save lives and protect cities from the billion-dollar devastation of floods.
AI in education: Geoffrey Hinton’s and Yann LeCun’s vision of the future
The educational landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). Pioneers like Geoffrey Hinton of the University of Toronto and Google Brain, and Yann LeCun of Facebook AI Research, have laid the groundwork for…
AI and education: Pioneering the future with ethical integration
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and learning methodologies presents both unprecedented opportunities and ethical challenges. A remarkable perspective on this integration comes from Dr. Husa Alangari, an Assistant Professor of Instructional Design &…
AI transforming education: Minerva’s visionary approach
In the dynamic intersection of AI and education, Ben Nelson, founder of Minerva, stands as a visionary. His insights, notably shared at WISE 11 in Qatar, highlight the transformative role of AI in modern education.
Revolutionizing education: WISE and the power of collective innovation
In the ever-evolving landscape of global education, WISE at Qatar Foundation has emerged as a transformative force, shaping the discourse on education and innovation worldwide. With a vision to redefine education at all levels, WISE serves as a catalyst for…
The 21st century RenAIssance
As the British government convenes a global meeting on AI governance, the voices of those sensationalising the technology risk drowning out those of the academic research community.
Empowering UK schools in the age of AI
AI in Education, a pioneering cross-sector initiative in Britain, was unveiled in October, spearheading a movement to ensure that the integration of AI in educational settings serves the best interests of learners
AI university maps course to the future
The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence in Abu Dhabi is the world’s first artificial intelligence research university, focused on advancing AI as a powerful force for human progress.
A new force in research
When Donal Bradley came to Saudi Arabia from the UK to take over the position of Vice President for Research at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), the heat and sunshine was not the only novelty he had…
Education disrupted
Over the course of the last millennium, Universities once mainly religious establishments have evolved into the secular powerhouses of the global economy, drivers of research, innovation and social development.