Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi Hosts Artificial Intelligence Week In February 2025

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) is set to host the Artificial Intelligence Week from 17th to 21st February 2025. Organised by the Sorbonne Centre for Artificial Intelligence (SCAI), this event will include seminars and conferences that explore AI from various angles. The aim is to provide a comprehensive view of AI's implications and uses.

The event will cater to both experts and the general public, welcoming AI enthusiasts, industry leaders, students, and those curious about AI. SUAD's objective is to connect different fields to demystify AI and enhance understanding. Prof. Nathalie Martial-Braz, Chancellor of SUAD, emphasised their commitment to shaping AI's future through multidisciplinary research.

Prof. Martial-Braz stated, "We not only train students to use AI in a wise way but we shape the evolution of AI thanks to multidisciplinary research from understanding AI from a mathematical perspective to questioning the ethics of AI." This highlights SUAD's dedication to ethical AI research since 2019.

Prof. Gérard Biau, Director of SCAI in Paris and Abu Dhabi, remarked on the establishment of a sister centre in Abu Dhabi due to rapid technological advancements in the UAE. "Opening a sister centre of SCAI was a natural choice considering the speed of tech developments in the region and especially in the UAE," he said.

The Sorbonne Centre for Artificial Intelligence began its journey in Paris in 2019 before expanding to Abu Dhabi. This expansion signifies a robust scientific partnership between France and the UAE, providing top-notch resources for advancing an exceptional AI ecosystem.

SUAD's initiative aims not only at academic growth but also at fostering community access to knowledge. By bridging disciplines, they seek to unravel the complexities surrounding AI while deepening participants' insights into this transformative technology.

With inputs from WAM