MyJoyOnline· 13h ago· 1 min read
Former African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, has called for a fundamental transformation of Ghana's education system to equip young people with the critical thinking and ethical judgement needed to navigate the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies.
He warned that while AI has enormous potential to transform sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, education and public administration, it also presents significant risks through the spread of misinformation, election manipulation and threats to social cohesion if not managed responsibly.
Delivering the second Mfantsipim Sesquicentennial Lecture on Wednesday, July 29, Dr Chambas said Ghana's schools and universities must move beyond teaching digital skills alone and prioritise digital literacy, ethical reasoning and critical thinking as essential…
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