Meeting on AI and cybersecurity held at Baku International Education Complex

A meeting was held at the Baku International Education Complex (BIEC) with Academician Rasim Alguliyev, Vice-President of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) and Director General of the Institute of Information Technology under the Ministry of Science and Education.

Speaking at the meeting attended by the school's teaching staff and students, Sevda Guliyeva, Director of BIEC, emphasized that the rapid development of information and communication technologies (ICT), the internet, and artificial intelligence has a profound impact on all spheres of society, including the education system. She noted that innovations in these areas are essential for enhancing the knowledge and skills of the younger generation and making effective use of the opportunities provided by modern technologies.

Sevda Guliyeva expressed confidence that the meeting would be a significant and memorable experience for students, helping increase their interest in science and modern technologies.

Speaking at the event, Academician Rasim Alguliyev provided information on the main activities of the Institute of Information Technology. He shared his views on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cyber sovereignty, big data, quantum information technologies, and other current scientific and technological domains within the context of recent industrial revolutions, as well as the trends observed in these fields.

Highlighting that the gradual shift in the labor market has led to the emergence of new professions and an increasing demand for highly qualified specialists in software engineering, computer engineering, data science, and cybersecurity, the Academician encouraged students to approach their studies with responsibility, develop their mathematical knowledge and logical thinking, and continuously enhance their skills.

During his speech, Rasim Alguliyev also addressed the issue of ensuring children's safety in the online environment. He noted that uncontrolled internet use can negatively affect children's moral-psychological development and health, as well as increase their risk of facing various cyber threats and cybercrime: "To solve existing problems in this field and strengthen the protection of children in the digital environment, alongside improving legislative mechanisms, coordinated action among parents, educational institutions, society, and relevant state institutions is of utmost importance."

Emphasizing that increasing the interest of the younger generation in science and innovation and developing their intellectual potential are key tasks, the Vice-President of ANAS pointed out that the institute is always ready to support enhancing the knowledge and skills of BIEC teachers and students in modern technologies.

The meeting then continued in an interactive dialogue format, where Academician Rasim Alguliyev answered numerous questions from the teachers and students.

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