Chittagong: University (CU) Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Mohammad Al-Forkan today said policy formulation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) use responsibly and ethically is the need of the hour. “There is no scope to stop the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Rather, it is now imperative to formulate clear guidelines on how teachers, students and researchers can use this technology responsibly and ethically,” said Prof Forkan.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Vice-Chancellor made the remarks as the chief guest at an event titled ‘AI for All,’ held at the university’s Faculty of Business Administration auditorium. The program was organized by ‘Send a Little Hope’ in collaboration with the CU Office for International Affairs.
Prof Forkan emphasized the potential of AI technology in opening up new possibilities in various fields, including the judicial system, healthcare, climate change research, traffic management, marine research, and data analysis. He noted the regular introduction of new AI tools into various academic activities, underscoring the importance of formulating policies to determine the limits, ethics, and acceptability of AI use.
He further stated that AI is one of the most important and timely issues in the present world, highlighting its global relevance beyond just Bangladesh or CU. AI’s rapid expansion in the developed world is emerging as a key driving force behind future development and innovation.
Speaking as a special guest, CU Pro-VC (Education) Prof. Dr. Mohammed Al-Amin remarked on the interconnectedness of AI, control systems, and robotics, emphasizing that this integrated knowledge will be the main driving force behind development and innovation in the technology-driven world of tomorrow.
The program was chaired by CU Office for International Affairs Director Prof. Dr. Mohammad Shahab Uddin and moderated by AI Navigator and AI Confidence Communication Officer Su-Prova Islam.