Kuwait University showcases its AI governance experience at higher education conference in Doha
Kuwait University participated in the UNESCO conference in Doha to present its experience in governing generative AI in higher education and the controls surrounding its use.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
Alaa Khalifa: Kuwait University participated in the Fifth Conference on Higher Education in the Arab Region, organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Doha, showcasing its experience in leveraging generative artificial intelligence and establishing controls for its use in higher education.
Dr. Abdullah Al-Mutawa, Deputy Rector for Academic Support Services, speaking during his participation in the session “Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education” on the second day of the conference, stated that the question is no longer whether to use artificial intelligence, but rather how to use it and its impact on lifestyles, emphasizing the growing need for governance as these technologies become more widespread.
Al-Mutawa explained that Kuwait University’s Board of Trustees adopted a policy on generative AI in November 2024, which embraces the technology and defines four levels of its use, requiring disclosure of such use. He noted that the university has provided Gemini licenses to students and faculty members.
He warned against blind trust in artificial intelligence among future generations, affirming that human centrality formed a core principle in the formulation of UNESCO’s 2021 instrument on AI ethics, in which he participated as part of an international team of experts.
He pointed out that the current gap lies less in the available tools and more in curricula and assessment methods that have not kept pace with technological changes quickly enough, alongside the need to develop local models that respect societal customs and heritage.
