Tbilisi State Medical University hosted a seminar "Opportunities and Risks of AI in Research
and Education: International Experience," focusing on the evolving role of artificial intelligence
(AI) in higher education and research, as well as the opportunities and challenges associated with
its application in academic environments.
The seminar was delivered by Associate Professor Nutsa Kobakhidze, a tenured faculty member
at the Faculty of Education of the University of Hong Kong and President of the Comparative
Education Society of Hong Kong. The speaker presented international approaches to the
integration of AI into higher education and scientific research, highlighting current trends,
emerging opportunities, and the ethical, academic, and practical challenges associated with the
use of AI technologies.
The event brought together students, academic and administrative staff of Tbilisi State Medical
University, as well as other participants interested in the topic. The seminar concluded with an
interactive discussion, during which attendees had the opportunity to ask questions, exchange
perspectives, and discuss the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence in academia.
Prior to the seminar, Associate Professor Nutsa Kobakhidze met with Professor Irakli
Natroshvili, Rector of Tbilisi State Medical University. The meeting focused on contemporary
developments in higher education and the growing role of AI in teaching, learning, and research.