The perspectives of introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the field of education were discussed at the Perspectives of artificial intelligence in Armenia: education at the core conference in Yerevan today.
As a result of the conference, it is expected to combine the potential of government agencies, donor organizations, IT companies, as well as academia, to develop a joint agenda and a stable framework of cooperation.
Addressing the event, Minister of High-Tech Industry Vahagn Khachaturyan attached importance to role of AI in the contemporary world, emphasizing that any progress brings with it certain risks that need to be made non-vulnerable and manageable in terms of security. He also touched upon the cyber security challenges on the path of digitalization of Armenia.
Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports Vahram Dumanyan noted, in turn, that the large-scale use of information technologies and modernization of educational programs have been set as strategic direction of education for the purpose of economic and social development of the state. In this context the Minister attached importance to the teaching of mathematics, natural sciences, engineering and information technologies.
At first glance it may seem that artificial intelligence has nothing to do with politics, it seems distant from our sphere of activity, Thomas Schrapel, the head of regional programs of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation said.
His remarks came during the conference on Artificial Intelligence Prospects in Armenia on January 31.
"It's very important that Armenia, after all that happened, was able to find the strength to look forward. Artificial Intelligence could be the future for the economy of the republic, a good chance for both Armenia and all Armenians. All this may allow us to create a good and bright future. In Germany we don't have a ministry for high-tech industries like in Armenia. I will definitely tell my colleagues in Berlin and other cities that we, if necessary, will have to adopt Armenia's experience. It will be very interesting for the new German government. The proposal to hold this event came from the Prime Minister's Office, and I am very glad that we were able to make it happen," Thomas Schrapel said.
