Introduction to AI and Its Current Applications
- Artificial intelligence (AI) is widely discussed and used for entertainment purposes, such as generating images and videos that go viral on social media, but its use is still shallow and not fully integrated into necessary areas like schools, government, and healthcare systems 10s.
- Integration of AI into daily life and workflows is crucial, and it can be easier than expected, with a simple example being the use of AI to provide real-time subtitles for presentations 2m6s.
Customization and Localization of AI
- Customization of AI is also necessary, as it currently only understands certain languages, such as English, and needs to be developed to learn other languages, like Kurdish, as well as understand local cultures and realities 4m42s.
- The real change begins when AI is integrated into systems like healthcare and education, and can have a significant impact, such as providing real-time transcription models for classrooms or legal institutions 6m15s.
- The development of AI infrastructure, such as Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology, is essential for AI to reflect local realities and needs, and can have various applications, such as extracting text from images 8m30s.
AI's Potential in Key Sectors
- The real change begins when AI is integrated into systems like healthcare and education, and can have a significant impact, such as providing real-time transcription models for classrooms or legal institutions 6m15s.
- The development of AI infrastructure, such as Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology, is essential for AI to reflect local realities and needs, and can have various applications, such as extracting text from images 8m30s.
- The use of AI can also help solve many problems in various fields, such as legal institutions, and can make a significant difference in people's lives, especially when integrated into daily workflows and systems 10m0s.
Local Contributions to AI Development
- Personal initiatives, such as developing the first Kurdish OCR, can contribute to the advancement of AI integration and customization, and can have a significant impact on local communities 11m30s.
Human and Data Resources for AI Development
- The development of AI solutions requires two essential assets: people and data, which includes AI engineers, developers, and machine learning experts, as well as every single record and bit of information that needs to be kept track of 10s.
- Training programs, boot camps, and workshops have been created to address the need for skilled people, and these programs have shown promising results, with participants gaining experience and working on real-world projects that impact society and government within a few months 2m6s.
- The lack of data is a significant challenge, as AI relies on data to function, and without it, it is like running an engine without fuel, and this is exacerbated by the fact that financial records and archives are not standardized or tracked 4m30s.
Standardization and Technical Challenges
- The standardization of data is crucial, and the use of unstandardized fonts and keyboards in the past has hindered the development of AI solutions for the Kurdish language, but the adoption of Unicode has helped to recognize the language with international global models 6m40s.
AI Integration in Practical Applications
- The integration of AI into presentations and other applications is also important, and an example of this is the automated slide-changing system used, which detects when to change slides based on what is being said and can be controlled in real-time 9m20s.
Strategic Order and Priority in AI Development
- The order of development for AI solutions is important, and it is necessary to start with integration and customization, followed by people and data, as all of these components are necessary for successful development and implementation 11m30s.
- The integration of four key pillars, including integration, customization, people, and data, is crucial and time-sensitive, as further delay may result in significant losses 0s.
- Securing these pillars is essential to establish a strong foundation for the future of AI in Kurdistan 0s.
Future Vision for AI in Kurdistan
- The future development of AI in Kurdistan will not rely on imports from Silicon Valley, but rather it will be built locally 0s.
