President’s address to the Class of 2024

Summary

MBZUAI President delivered an address to the Class of 2024 at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center. He congratulated the graduates and highlighted the importance of AI as a transformative technology, comparing it to the printing press in its potential impact. He urged graduates to bring AI to the people and people to AI, emphasizing the need for understanding and safe steering of this powerful technology. Why it matters: This speech signals MBZUAI's continued emphasis on the societal impact and ethical considerations surrounding AI as it trains the next generation of AI specialists in the region.