Abu Dhabi (UNA/WAM) - Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, confirmed that the UAE believes that artificial intelligence is not a temporary trend but rather a technology that enhances the progress of societies, pointing to global estimates that the content that will be produced by systems Artificial intelligence will make up more than 90% of Internet content by 2026.
He said in his keynote speech during the opening of the activities of the second day of the World Media Congress in Abu Dhabi, that the UAE, thanks to the forward-looking vision of its wise leadership, was keen to invest early in artificial intelligence, and launched many initiatives to support its direction in this file, including the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence, and the 100 Guide. The use and application of generative artificial intelligence, and other initiatives that form a supportive pillar of the country’s efforts to achieve sustainable development.
He stressed the importance of artificial intelligence keeping pace with rapid developments, and investing in the great opportunities it provides in order to establish a developed and innovative media sector. He pointed out that about 150 years ago, no journalist would have seen the impact of electricity on journalism, but what happened decades later is that electricity It has become an indispensable pillar of media work, so artificial intelligence will be like “electricity” for the media sector.
He said, “Artificial intelligence cannot be classified as a good or bad tool, but rather it is an “advanced means” that must be relied upon to reveal the truth and disseminate good, useful content to recipients. He pointed out that everyone today uses artificial intelligence, which has come to control all aspects of our lives, through the important role of technology. “In providing information and content and enhancing the ability to make decisions.”
He pointed out the necessity of using artificial intelligence to make a positive impact in the future, stressing the importance of employing artificial intelligence to search for the truth and bring benefits to societies. He pointed out that over the past two years, more images have been produced by artificial intelligence than humans have taken over decades, touching on many Positive uses of artificial intelligence such as producing fast, high-resolution content, developing photos and movies and publishing them in just minutes.
He noted that there will be a merger between generative artificial intelligence and creative media, as artificial intelligence will not be a substitute for humans in this sector, but rather it will be used and benefited from in producing innovative and creative generative media content.
Omar Sultan Al Olama expressed his happiness at participating in the World Media Congress, praising the great efforts in organizing this global event and its success over two years in discussing a number of important topics that are directly related to the future and the challenges and opportunities it abounds.
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