Under the patronage of the esteemed President of Warith Al-Anbiya University, Professor Ibrahim Al-Hayawi, and under the direct supervision of the esteemed Dean of the College of Medicine, Professor Ali Abdul Saadoun Al-Ghazi, the College of Medicine, in cooperation with the Technical Education Authority, held a scientific symposium entitled "The Risks of Artificial Intelligence and Ways to Prevent Them" on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in the Workshops and Courses Hall in Al-Naeem Building.
The symposium was attended by the Dean and the Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, along with a select group of professors and students interested in this emerging field.
The symposium began by discussing the applications of artificial intelligence and its growing role in various fields, particularly in education, medicine, and administration. The symposium highlighted the significant benefits these technologies offer in accelerating work, improving accuracy, and reducing human effort. The lecturers then moved on to discuss the other side of the picture, highlighting the risks that may accompany the use of artificial intelligence, such as security breaches, loss of privacy, and its potential impact on the labor market, as well as the ethical challenges associated with overreliance on smart systems. They also addressed the most prominent scientific and practical ways to prevent these risks and how to deal with them in a responsible and safe manner.
The lectures were delivered by Asst. Dr. Salah Al-Jubouri, Dr. Sabah Al-Jubouri, and Eng. Mohammed Baqer Salam, who presented rich scientific insights and real-life examples relevant to the needs of the educational and medical environments.
At the conclusion of the symposium, a broad discussion session was held with the attendees, where a number of questions and interventions were answered, enriching the dialogue and emphasizing the importance of technical awareness and ongoing education in this vital field.