At the recent Web Summit Qatar, ‘The AI Moment’ session delved into the significant impact of AI across different sectors, with Julia Sieger of FRANCE 24 moderating. The discussion featured Mohamed Al-Hardan from the Qatar Investment Authority and Sachin Dev Duggal from Builder.ai, who both offered valuable insights.
Sachin Dev Duggal, with his rich background at Builder.ai, reviewed AI’s evolutionary path, noting landmarks such as the advent of Google’s BERT model ten years ago. He pointed out that 2022 was a watershed year, marked not only by technological advancements but also by design innovations that greatly enhanced user engagement with AI.
In the wake of the Qatar Investment Authority’s leadership in Builder.ai’s Series D funding, Mohamed Al-Hardan explained the strategic motives for their investment. He praised Builder.ai for its role in simplifying the development process and its early adoption of AI, while also stressing the importance of thorough due diligence for ensuring AI’s effectiveness. Al-Hardan applauded the forward-looking approach of AI startups in tackling AI’s inherent risks and their zeal to lead in technological advancements.
The discussion on AI’s influence on employment expanded to include Duggal and Al-Hardan’s views, which went beyond the usual narrative of job displacement. Sachin Duggal envisioned a future where individuals are esteemed for their creative talents, suggesting a shift in the traditional employment paradigm. Al-Hardan concurred, emphasising the importance of adaptability in an AI-influenced future.
Regarding AI governance, the dialogue illuminated the ethical and regulatory intricacies surrounding AI’s progression. Al-Hardan warned of the dangers of over-regulation potentially curbing innovation, advocating for cooperation between regulators and technologists to bridge the understanding gap between these vital stakeholders.
The session concluded with a consensus on the imperative need for educational reform to ready the next generation for the AI-dominated landscape. Sachin Dev Duggal stressed the need for educational curriculums to incorporate human-centric skills like creativity and adaptability, ensuring their adaptability to a range of scenarios.
The session, enriched by the insights of Sachin and Al-Hardan, explored the human, ethical, and responsibility aspects in the era of AI, underlining the critical need for human-centric innovation in AI development.
