The Anniversary Event of the Artificial Intelligence Turkey Platform Took Place
The Anniversary Event of the Artificial Intelligence Turkey Platform Took Place
The anniversary event of the Artificial Intelligence Turkey Platform (AITR), established by the Turkish Informatics Foundation and Istanbul Technical University, took place with the participation of leading figures from academia and the business world. The event shared the activities of AITR in 2022 and its goals for 2023.
The anniversary event of the Artificial Intelligence Turkey Platform (AITR), established by the Turkish Informatics Foundation and Istanbul Technical University, was held on January 21st.
Artificial intelligence for good
In his opening speech, Faruk Eczacıbaşı, President of the Turkish Informatics Foundation, stated, "In its second year, AITR moves with the vision to contribute to shaping the future, an integral part of artificial intelligence, without isolating our country from global realities and to be part of the solution. I extend my gratitude to all stakeholders who contribute to this vision. It's quite challenging to sit in the cockpit of this plane that flies faster and higher. Moreover, there's not enough map for navigation at hand. AITR's achievements in two years might have facilitated the formation of a navigation, which was very effective, but the road ahead is not easy. Honestly, we have a lot of work to do together. As the Turkish Informatics Foundation, we continue to say artificial intelligence for a better world, technology for a better world, with the goal of understanding this technology with its advantages and dark sides."
"We will make our voice heard with our AIWARENESS events"
Prof. Dr. Altan Çakır, discussing AITR's activities in 2022 and highlighting that January 2023 is a special month for AITR, said, "We start the new year with passionate energy, and it seems artificial intelligence does the same. We are eager to share a special news collection surrounding the general outlook on artificial intelligence and the expected upcoming changes in 2023, and we will make our voice heard in the coming days with our AIWARENESS events. Digital technology, including artificial intelligence, is one of the most powerful tools we have to support people and communities around the world in adapting to a changing world and building long-term resilience. Making artificial intelligence and reliable artificial intelligence technologies accessible to everyone should be a priority for society. Thus, it will be possible to achieve a better society with a high level of welfare, utilizing all the instruments of technology, and serving as a bridge between the past and the future."
Use of artificial intelligence technologies in forest fires
At the AITR event, which progressed with the motto of artificial intelligence for society, Deputy Head of the Department for Combating Forest Fires, İlhami Aydın, also spoke about the use of artificial intelligence technologies in forest fires observed worldwide, especially in the last two years, to increase academic-public cooperation and awareness.
Finance, Technology, Autonomous Vehicle Technologies, and Artificial Intelligence panel was held
The event also featured a panel on "Finance, Technology, Autonomous Vehicle Technologies, and Artificial Intelligence." Moderated by Zehra Öney, President of the Women in Technology Association, Sezgin Lüle, Deputy General Manager of İş Bankası, Hayriye Karadeniz, CDO of Ford Otosan, and Özcan Çavuş, CDO of Doğuş Teknoloji, shared their views, knowledge, and expectations about AITR's work, Artificial Intelligence, and the future.