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Khaleej Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
University of Dundee: New degrees to cater to the rising demand of AI professionals
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping various sectors, including business, healthcare, communication, and design. To address the increasing global demand for AI professionals, the University of Dundee has introduced two new postgraduate degrees. Applications are now open for the first intake in September 2025, with a second intake available in January 2026. These innovative courses equip students with the knowledge, skills, and vision necessary to thrive in an AI-driven world. This advanced course provides a comprehensive foundation in AI theory along with practical applications. Students will explore machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and intelligent systems, gaining hands-on experience in developing real-world AI solutions. Ethical and responsible AI is a core focus, helping students understand the societal impacts of AI and its role in decision-making. Designed for those aspiring to lead in AI research or development, this course is taught by experts actively engaged in the field. Software development for MSc in artificial intelligence Targeted at students with little or no prior computing experience, this conversion course serves as a gateway into the tech sector. It combines core programming and software development skills with specialized AI training. Graduates will be prepared to design and develop intelligent systems, ready to meet the demands of one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world. This course is ideal for career changers or professionals seeking to reskill in an exciting and impactful field. A hub for research, innovation, and industry collaboration The University of Dundee's Computing department is at the forefront of AI research, addressing real-world challenges in healthcare, smart cities, and more. Students benefit from strong industry connections, access to guest lectures, internship opportunities, and collaborative projects that enhance their learning experiences. A global learning community in Scotland Scotland is renowned for its academic excellence and innovation, making it a top choice for international students. Dundee provides an inclusive and supportive environment with a diverse student body and a vibrant campus life. Students from around the world choose Dundee for its excellent reputation, quality of life, and affordability. The city's blend of cultural attractions and natural beauty creates an inspiring place to live and study. Be among the first to join As AI technology continues to evolve, the demand for professionals who can develop, implement, and lead intelligent technologies is increasing. Whether you're a recent graduate, a professional looking to reskill, or someone seeking a future-proof career, these new MSc courses offer the tools, training, and support necessary for success. Applications are now open for the first intake in September 2025, with a second opportunity to enrol in January 2026.
Zawya
15-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
New AI committee to guide digital future of Oman
Muscat – Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has formed a national committee of artificial intelligence specialists from both the public and private sectors to advance the sultanate's AI agenda in line with Oman Vision 2040 and the country's digital transformation strategy. The committee has been tasked with guiding national efforts to integrate AI into key sectors such as education, healthcare, logistics, finance and public services. Acting as a national think tank, it will provide expert insights on emerging AI technologies and their practical applications in addressing real-world challenges. A ministry official said the committee's responsibilities include advising the government on AI policies, developing education and training programmes, and reviewing existing legislation related to AI. The committee will also recommend measures to enhance Omani expertise in AI, propose updates to regulatory frameworks, and monitor global AI developments to assess their impact on the sultanate. A significant part of its mandate involves addressing the ethical aspects of AI, including guidelines for transparency, accountability and data protection. These guidelines will reflect Omani cultural values while aligning with international standards. In addition, the committee will shape frameworks for AI-related education and research collaborations with international institutions. It will also identify sectors with high potential for AI-driven economic diversification and prepare strategic roadmaps to support public-private partnerships aimed at accelerating AI adoption in the sultanate. The committee is expected to evaluate potential risks, such as algorithmic bias and misuse of personal data, to promote responsible innovation and safeguard society. Chaired by Dr Ahmed Saeed al Ma'ashari, Assistant Professor at College of Engineering in Sultan Qaboos University, committee members include Ibrahim Abdullah al Hosni from Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ghada Nasser al Kharousi from Central Bank of Oman, Mahmoud Nasser al Nafei from Invospark, Dr Riyadh Abdul Aziz al Balushi from Decree Company, Dr Younis Saeed al Anqoudi from Transom Handling, and Tawwa Abdullah al Dawood from MTCIT. Formation of the committee comes as Oman seeks to position AI as a cornerstone of its National Digital Economy Programme. MTCIT aims to improve and unify the country's AI efforts under a coordinated national strategy, ensuring Oman is well-prepared to leverage future technologies while managing related risks responsibly. © Apex Press and Publishing Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Fast Company
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Fast Company
Is there life after AI?
In the two years since the release of ChatGPT, we have seen generative AI become ubiquitous. What was a curiosity has gone mainstream, and it keeps getting better. Any remaining doubt about the ability of AI to generate astonishingly good text and images—not to mention code, strategy, and research, among other things—is being put to rest by the latest generations of AI models. My question is: What's next? What comes after AI? I ask this only partly in jest. I recognize that generative AI is still in its infancy. I believe that AI will continue to develop and mature until it can create all kinds of communications in a way that is indistinguishable from the output of human beings in quality and—gulp—creativity. Anyone with access to AI will be able to create text, images, video, and sound that is nearly perfect. We're not far away now. For example, I am not an artist or a designer, nor am I an AI expert, but I can type a few ideas into an AI model and receive back an outstanding, complete, attractive, proofread, and insightful product—what we used to call 'camera-ready.' I can do this in a few seconds. So can you, and so can everybody else. But here's the thing. Humans don't always want faster and better. We don't tend to like perfection. Speed and quality are important, but also…boring. When technology raises the bar, we rapidly become accustomed to the new standard and forget how things used to be. Take automobiles. Today's cars are outstanding; they are more reliable, energy efficient, and sleekly designed than ever. Every three years, I lease a new vehicle, each one a masterpiece of engineering. But what I remember is the (literal) bomb of a car I drove while I was in college. Said another way, when everything is excellent, nothing is extraordinary. AI will soon surround us with amazing quantities of absolutely perfect text, images, video, and sound. When that happens, it is inevitable that we will stop valuing perfection in the communications products that make use of them. That is not to say that AI won't be useful. It will be very useful. It will make people's lives better. It just won't be different. As soon as AI-generated products rise to a level of uniform excellence, none of them will stand out. This lack of difference will represent a particular difficulty for businesses looking to set themselves apart from their competition and the advertising agencies and media that help them do it. Imagine a world deluged with fast, cheap, and perfect communication. Everywhere we look, there are ads that couldn't be any better. From morning until night, we're at the receiving end of truly outstanding messages. Excellence and effectiveness would diverge. The better and more omnipresent the advertising, the less powerful it becomes. This scenario logically gives rise to my question: What's next after AI? I see three possibilities. One is that creative communication, including all advertising and marketing, becomes obsolete. As supply rises toward infinity, value sinks to zero. Humans lose interest and find other sources of novelty and stimulation. Perhaps only direct experience counts. A second possibility is that excellence and perfection become something to avoid. Perhaps people begin to flock to communication and marketing that is artfully bad or delightfully wrong. Think of it as a punk ethic for all of humanity, in much the same way as punk bands were made up of people who never learned to play their instruments. A more hopeful future is one in which humans become much more skillful at using AI for creative purposes. The Hemingways and Monets of the future are the masters of some über form of prompting, and AI is asked to perform quirky, illogical, or just plain strange things. Differentiation comes from how distinctive or downright weird human-generated instructions become. All bets are off, of course, if AGI arrives and kills or enslaves us all. Perhaps humanity will wind up in a state of somnolent satisfaction with AI-generated perfect communication. But I don't think so. What all these musings mean for forward-looking businesses is less than clear. The implications are profound, but the signposts are not yet in place. Whatever path the future takes, I believe business owners and entrepreneurs would be wise to: Learn all you can about AI, and how it changes the way you market and communicate. There will never be a post-AI world—just one that continues to change with AI in the mix. Put new emphasis upon the unusual and visceral in your marketing. It's more important than ever to be courageous—even outrageous—to stand out. Take care of your humans. Whatever comes after AI will probably not be based on technology. It will be based on humanity and the glorious weirdness and unpredictability that humans bring to whatever they do. Meanwhile, I'll be thinking about the really interesting question, which is, 'What comes after what comes after AI?'
