Malawi Launches First-Ever AI and STEAM Center at Malawi University of Science and Technology
In a groundbreaking move, Malawi has launched its very own Centre for Artificial Intelligence and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) at the Malawi University of Science and Technology. Supported by U.S.-based universities, this center aims to provide innovative solutions to the country’s technology needs.
Zipangani Vokhiwa, the project’s leader and a science professor at Mercer University, expressed his enthusiasm for this new venture. He believes that the center will promote the study and use of artificial intelligence and STEAM education for Malawi’s socioeconomic development.
This center, known as CAIST, will offer a wide range of educational, technical, policy, and strategy products and services in emerging technologies such as AI. The center will also focus on fields like machine learning, deep learning, data science, data analytics, and the internet of things.
With the support of a consortium of U.S. universities including Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Tech University, CAIST has received pedagogical and technical assistance to ensure its success.
While concerns about job loss due to the introduction of AI persist worldwide, Vokhiwa believes that the advantages and disadvantages of this technology are still up for debate. He emphasizes that AI is necessary for the digitization of various industries and can create new job opportunities.
Madalitso Kambauwa Wirima, Malawi’s Minister of Education, officially opened the AI center and acknowledged the need to explore the opportunities that new technologies bring. She emphasizes the importance of addressing the downside of AI and developing policies and frameworks to govern its responsible use.
Address Malata, the vice chancellor for Malawi University of Science and Technology, reinforces the university’s commitment to align its operations with development agendas. This ensures that the center’s advancements benefit everyone and contribute to broader goals such as Malawi 2063, Africa Agenda 2063, and the Sustainable Development Goals.
As Malawi embraces the potential of AI and STEAM, it remains vital for the government and universities to collaborate on responsible AI implementation. What are your thoughts on this groundbreaking development? Comment below and let us know!
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