Students Encouraged to Embrace Artificial Intelligence and Other Technological Solutions

Students are being encouraged to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and other technological advancements rather than fear them.

Community Relations Education Officer for Region Two in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Tanya Sinclair, affirmed: “Technology or ICT (information and communications technology) will not replace great people, but technology in the hands of great people can be transformational.”

She was speaking during the dedication, relaunch, and equipping of the Denna Bogle Computer Laboratory at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Portland on March 19, where the upgraded facility is expected to provide students with enhanced access to digital tools and training.

The ceremony was held to honour the donation of 28 new Dell AI enhanced computers and monitors to the school, gifted by the late philanthropist, Denna Bogle, her family, and her United States based church.

“There was a time when people were afraid of computers. They would not want to turn one on. Now people are afraid of AI because of the possibilities that it has. But I want to use this opportunity to caution our students to use AI and all other technological resources wisely,” Ms. Sinclair said.

She noted that the possibilities of AI are endless, adding, “We have a duty to educate ourselves and others about it.

“We cannot shy away from it. The sooner we adapt to it, the easier it will be to adapt to our environment and the changes around us,” Ms. Sinclair emphasised.

She urged the students to take the best care of the computers, reminding them: “They are AI enhanced; they may tell on you if you misuse them.”