As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, education, communication, and everyday life, the need for public understanding of AI is becoming increasingly important
This growing reality was the focus of a recent AI Awareness Forum held in Ajaltoun, bringing together participants from different backgrounds to explore 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, and 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 opportunities 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 becomes 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, and 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 intelligent future
The forum concluded with a call for continued public engagement around artificial intelligence and greater efforts to make AI knowledge accessible to 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 in helping communities navigate technological change
