As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, education, communication, and everyday life, the need for public understanding of AI is .ـbecoming increasingly important
This growing reality was the focus of a recent AI Awareness Forum held in Ajaltoun, bringing together participants from different backgrounds to .ـexplore how artificial intelligence is influencing society and why AI literacy is becoming an essential skill for the future
The session was led by Hilda Maalouf Melki, an Oxford-certified AI expert, Forbes Business Development Council Member, author of AI Simplified .ـand founder of AI Simplified Knowledge Hub
Throughout the discussion, participants explored topics ranging from the impact of artificial intelligence on employment and education to the .ـopportunities and challenges created by rapidly advancing technologies
One of the central themes of the forum was that artificial intelligence should not remain a conversation limited to technology professionals. As AI .ـbecomes increasingly integrated into daily life, broader public understanding is becoming critical for individuals, institutions, and communities
The event forms part of the wider mission of AI Simplified Knowledge Hub, an initiative dedicated to advancing AI literacy, leadership awareness .ـand responsible AI adoption across Lebanon and the Arab world
Participants engaged in discussions about the role of critical thinking, digital literacy, and lifelong learning in preparing individuals for an increasingly .ـintelligent future
The forum concluded with a call for continued public engagement around artificial intelligence and greater efforts to make AI knowledge accessible .ـto wider segments of society
As AI continues to evolve, initiatives focused on awareness, education, and responsible adoption are expected to play an increasingly important role.ـin helping communities navigate technological change
