Ghanaians advised to exercise caution with AI
Published:
4 months ago
Source:
Ghanaian Times
Ghanaians have been advised to exercise caution when utilising Artificial Intelligence (Al) in order to prevent its adoption from infringing on the rights of marginalised groups in society. AI is an evolving technology that tries to simulate human intelligence using machines. The Director of World Food Programme, Mrs Barbara Clemens, said AI should be used in a manner which safeguarded human rights and protected the dignity of all citizens, particularly marginalised communities. Mrs Clemens gave the advice at the 21st International Book Fair organised by the Ghana Publishers Association (GPA) to build the capacity of publishers and writers towards AI usage. On the theme, 'Books and Culture in the Era of Artificial Intelligence ,' the event was attended by representatives of the GPA, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC), National Commission on Culture (NCC), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and various writers in the writing industry.
"Al has the potential to revolutionise our lives, but we must be cautious of its dark side.