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ComCom Media Literacy Conference Discusses Artificial Intelligence and Related Educational Issues
Within the framework of the conference “The Advantage of Mind over Artificial Intelligence – Media and Information Literacy in the Digital World” organised by the Communications Commission, the first panel discussion was devoted to the topic of “Artificial Intelligence – Opportunities and Threats,” and moderated by ComCom member Natia Kukuladze: “Today we are gathered here to mark the start of the the Global Media Literacy Week. In accordance with the UN resolution, the UN member states raise awareness about media literacy in late October of every year. There are different topics on offer each time, and this year's main topic is the superiority of human reason over artificial intelligence,” the commissioner explained.
The panel discussion was attended by Deputy Minister of Education, Science and Youth, Zviad Gabisonia, who addressed the issue of opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence in education: “Artificial intelligence is already present in the field of education, and it is clear that schoolchildren are actively using generative AI. I must say that I like the ComCom programme a lot. You are focussing on training, because it is important to develop the digital skills of the civil servants.”
During his speech, Zviad Gabisonia assessed the challenges of artificial intelligence in the field of education in a global context: “Schoolchildren, students and researchers are actively using artificial intelligence. We will face a serious challenge in higher education, and will need to review whether our current requirements meet the modern developments when it comes to issues such as granting qualifications. The second problem concerns the schools, because the new generation is much better versed in technology than their teachers, and has more knowledge in this field,” Zviad Gabisonia noted.
During the panel session, participants discussed the importance of artificial intelligence in education, local and international practices, and AI regulation issues.
The next panel discussion, titled “Mind vs Artificial Intelligence,” was dedicated to discussing the different capabilities of AI and the human mind, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of each, and the issue of replacing various professions with artificial intelligence.
The UNESCO Media and Information Literacy Week has been held annually on the basis of the 2021 UN resolution, serving to raise public awareness about media literacy and its importance. One of the main priorities for the Communications Commission, as the body responsible for media literacy development in the country, is to ensure that as many citizens as possible become involved in this process.
