At the XI Annual International Conference of Caucasus University, titled “Education, Science, and Technologies for a Sustainable Future,” Dr. Khatuna Burkadze, Professor at the School of Law, shared her insights on the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence.
In her remarks, Dr. Burkadze highlighted how the 21st-century digital transformation has fundamentally reshaped nearly every major sector. She observed that integrating digital innovations, particularly artificial intelligence, has become indispensable in both public and private spheres. According to Dr. Burkadze, automated systems now let organizations and individuals achieve a wide range of objectives remotely, breaking down traditional physical boundaries. This global shift not only magnifies the importance of digital transformation but also broadens the spectrum of opportunities available across societies.
Dr. Burkadze emphasized that adapting to these new digital realities requires a critical reassessment of established practices in fields such as education, economics, justice, healthcare, agriculture, finance, foreign policy, security, tourism, and energy. She argued that the accelerating pace of information and communication technology development makes it imperative to address technology-driven issues that are at the heart of the digital revolution. In her view, fostering innovative methodologies is crucial for navigating this rapidly changing environment.
She highlighted: “Furthermore, ‘humanoid’ robots are expected to replace numerous professions, particularly as artificial intelligence, utilizing extensive data sets, becomes capable of generating new knowledge and, through contextual analysis, making decisions.” Looking ahead, Dr. Burkadze suggested that the next development cycle may be pivotal in shaping the principal trends of the international digital order, as both transnational technology companies and state actors seek a competitive advantage in the global pursuit of artificial intelligence supremacy.
“This dynamic requires adopting innovative strategies to develop artificial superintelligence. Those who succeed in this innovation race will exert significant influence over international processes, impacting all major sectors, including those within individual states. Additionally, this evolution will drive the transformation of global, regional, and national systems,” Professor Burkadze added.
Dr. Burkadze concluded by reminding the audience that artificial intelligence's ongoing evolution presents both opportunities and challenges. She suggested that navigating this complex change will require not only technological ingenuity but also thoughtful governance and a willingness to rethink traditional paradigms.
