Warning about falling behind artificial intelligence; If we neglect it, we give up the game

On the sidelines of the fourth exhibition of achievements of creative and knowledge-based companies in the field of artificial intelligence, Mohammad Hadi Bekaei, the head of the artificial intelligence innovation and development center of the Research Institute of Communication and Information Technology, emphasized that artificial intelligence is not a decorative tool, but has a direct role in increasing the productivity and quality of the production of creative products; An area that neglecting it can lead to the loss of the country’s strategic opportunities.

artificial intelligence; Productivity engine of soft technologies

Pointing out that one of the main goals of artificial intelligence is to increase productivity, Bekaei said that in the field of soft technologies, the extent to which experts use up-to-date tools determines the quality and speed of development of creative products. According to him, without effective use of AI tools, the competitiveness of companies active in this field will be greatly reduced.

The role of the Ministry of Communications in the AI ​​ecosystem

Referring to the position of the Ministry of Communications in the country’s artificial intelligence ecosystem, the head of the Innovation and Development Center for Artificial Intelligence explained that this ministry plays a role as a trustee in some layers such as infrastructure and data, and is a key player in sectors such as applications and services.
He emphasized that the Ministry of Communications is ready to cooperate with soft technology activists and play an active role in areas such as infrastructure, facilitation and connecting ecosystem players.

Neglect of AI; Assignment of a strategic area

Bekaei warned about the consequences of neglecting artificial intelligence and said: If there is a shortfall in this area, just as opportunities are lost in some areas, this strategic area will also be abandoned. According to him, powerful global actors are waiting for such neglect to register achievements in their name.

exhibition; A platform for joint cooperation

He stated that his main goal of attending the fourth exhibition of the achievements of creative and knowledge-based companies in the field of artificial intelligence is to establish an effective relationship with the National Park of Science and Soft Technologies and Cultural Industries, and especially the University of Science and Culture; Communication that can lead to joint cooperation and the conclusion of operational agreements.

In the end, Bekai thanked the organizers of the exhibition and said that the level of the companies present exceeded expectations and that this event is of high quality.

The message of this exhibition is clear: the future of soft technologies is unthinkable without artificial intelligence. If tools, infrastructure and cooperation are not formed in time, the competitive advantage will be lost and Iran’s share of the AI ​​ecosystem will be handed over to foreign players.