Deputy Minister Of Education And Culture: AI Is Not Just A Need, But An Obligation In The Future

Deputy Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (Wamendikdasmen) Atip Latipulhayat/DOK ANTARA

JAKARTA - Deputy Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (Wamendikdasmen) Atip Latipulhayat said artificial intelligence (AI) is not just a necessity, but an obligation in the future. Therefore, university graduates must have innovations so that they cannot be replaced.

"The greatest AI, as shown by Prof. Habibie, is our brain. So, it is impossible for humans to create a technology that will eliminate our own existence, as long as it is made by humans," said Deputy Minister of Education and Culture, quoted by ANTARA, Saturday, September 6.

Therefore, it will implement AI as a subject of choice, so that students can master the progress of the times, and AI will not replace their roles.

The Deputy Minister encouraged higher education graduates to have innovations in creating new breakthroughs.

He gave an example of Prof. Habibie who once said that aluminum and metal-metal would only be low, but it would be different when the metals were arranged into an airplane.

If it is sold without creativity, the price will be low. So, what causes it to rise to added value is reason, there is intervention from our reasoning. Innovation is also the main requirement in the development of modern civilization. So, innovative graduates are able to take advantage of science, technology, and local wisdom to answer problems," he added.

Meanwhile, the Chancellor of Al-Azhar University Indonesia (UAI) Asep Saefuddin reminded college graduates to continue to be true learners who not only pursue titles but also pursue meaning or value.

"So, bring this good name with pride and integrity, full of social intelligence, and full of noble morals. God willing, it will be khairul ummah, the best generation who is not only a job seeker, but able to create jobs," said Asep.