PANAGIOTIS GAVALAS
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT
“The AI Frontier: A New Era for Society’s Achievements?”
Exploring the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across critical sectors of modern society. Delving into how AI is revolutionizing education, medicine, biology and biotechnology, social responsibility, governance, and its role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations. AI enhances the overall scientific production and evolution experience, but still while enhancing engagement, concerns are raised about data privacy and over-reliance on technology. AI’s newly adopted role in presenting uncommon discovery paths exemplifies its potential to improve humanity, yet ethical dilemmas and biases in decision-making remain pressing issues.
The discussion extends to various application fields where AI accelerates research capabilities, such as predicting protein structures and analyzing genetic data in biotechnology. While these advancements promise breakthroughs in precision medicine, they also introduce ethical considerations. Furthermore, AI enhances social responsibility by optimizing public services through predictive analytics and smart technologies, improving community well-being, while posing risks such as job displacement and surveillance.
The speech highlights AI’s impact on governance, emphasizing the importance of data-driven decision-making and algorithmic fairness to maintain public trust. Additionally, it addresses how AI can be utilized to measure progress toward the UN’s SDGs by analyzing vast datasets for tracking indicators and facilitating community engagement in sustainability efforts.
Overall, this speech asserts that the integration of AI signifies a pivotal shift in society’s achievements. It urges us to embrace its benefits while critically addressing its challenges to ensure that technological advancements serve all members of society and contribute to a sustainable future for generations to come.