Ir. Assoc. Prof. Dr Tan Yong Chai, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology at SEGi University, recently participated as a distinguished panellist at the “Artificial Intelligence and the Future World Forum” held in Kuala Lumpur. This high-profile event, organised by Tsinghua University and supported by prominent organisations like MOSTI and the Chinese Embassy in Malaysia, brought together experts to discuss the transformative potential of AI across various sectors, with a particular focus on education.
Dr Tan shared his insights on the integration of AI in future education models, emphasising the need to reshape traditional approaches to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. He highlighted the importance of collaboration between universities and industry leaders, citing examples like Zhipu AI, iFlytek, MIMOS, and Plus Xnergy, who could partner with institutions like Tsinghua University and SEGi University to drive innovation in AI education.
The forum explored key themes surrounding AI’s role in education, including:
- Innovative Teaching Concepts and Methods: Experts discussed how AI can facilitate personalised learning experiences, adaptive assessments, and intelligent tutoring systems to cater to individual student needs.
- Adapting to Societal Needs: The forum emphasised the importance of equipping students with the skills and knowledge required to navigate an AI-driven world, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.
- University-Industry Collaboration: Dr Tan stressed the value of partnerships between academia and industry to ensure that AI education remains relevant, practical, and aligned with real-world applications.
This initiative is in line with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, specifically:
- SDG 4: Quality Education
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals