Title: Artificial Intelligence at the heart of debates at the Catholic University of Congo
Introduction :
The Catholic University of Congo (UCC) recently organized a conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of the celebration of the feast of Saint Thomas Aquinas, patron saint of Catholic universities. This event was moderated by Reverend Sister Odette Sangupamba, Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science at UCC. The objective of this conference was to present the evolution of computing and the impact of AI in our modern society.
The evolution of Artificial Intelligence:
In her speech, Reverend Sister Odette Sangupamba traced the history of computing and highlighted the growing importance of Artificial Intelligence. According to her, AI is an amplification of human capabilities, particularly in terms of speed and precision. She also explained that AI relies on two fundamental pillars: digital data and machine learning methods.
The advantages and risks of Artificial Intelligence:
Sister Odette Sangupamba also addressed the benefits and risks of AI. She emphasized that while Artificial Intelligence can be a valuable aid to humans in their daily tasks, it can also present risks, such as cybercrime and software errors. She insisted on the need to regulate AI appropriately in order to minimize these risks and ensure its beneficial use for society.
The academic career of Reverend Sister Odette Sangupamba:
Reverend Sister Odette Sangupamba is a nun from the congregation of the Sisters of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus of Kinshasa. She also has a doctorate in computer science from the Sorbonne, Paris 1. She received an AIM Robert Reix scientific prize in France for her thesis entitled “From internal business intelligence to business intelligence in the Cloud: Models and methodological contributions”. Since August 2022, she has been the dean of the Faculty of Computer Science at UCC, having previously served as academic secretary of the same faculty.
Conclusion :
The conference on Artificial Intelligence at the Catholic University of Congo highlighted technological advances and the challenges linked to AI. Thanks to the expertise of Reverend Sister Odette Sangupamba, students and participants had the opportunity to better understand the issues of this discipline. It is essential to supervise Artificial Intelligence in an ethical and responsible manner so that it can bring concrete benefits while minimizing potential risks.