Artificial Intelligence Summit: Exploring the Technology of the Future
The AI Summit explored industry applications, career opportunities, and ethical responsibilities, highlighting data diversity, trustworthy content, and human-centred use.
The Artificial Intelligence Summit began with an opening address by Assistant Professor Tuğba Dayıoğlu, Head of the Management Information Systems Department. Dr. Dayıoğlu discussed the role of artificial intelligence in major fields such as education, healthcare, finance and art, emphasising its contributions to teamwork, organisational skills and leadership.
The event continued with a speech by Management Information Systems Club President Arda Kaplan. Sharing the summit’s purpose and objectives, Kaplan highlighted its importance in providing knowledge and experience.
Curiosity Technology Brand Manager Betül Göymen and CEO Can Göymen discussed the historical development of artificial intelligence and introduced their projects ranging from ZekAI to SezAI. Referring to their collaborations with OpenAI, the speakers explored the opportunities and risks of AI. They also introduced solutions such as Trusty Social, developed to combat fake content. The presentation detailed ethical responsibilities and the impact of technological transformation.
Software Developer Enes Aydın, an instructor at BTK Akademi and Udemy, explained AI’s development towards Industry 5.0. Drawing attention to the shortage of Turkish-language data in the transition to a data-driven world, he emphasised that AI’s compatibility with culture depends on the diversity of data sources. He also discussed its role in careers and the importance of writing effective prompts.
HD Holding IT Director Yasin Usta highlighted AI’s potential to increase business speed and efficiency while stressing that people remain the most valuable resource. Pointing to shortcomings in AI decision-making mechanisms, he underlined the importance of using technology correctly and avoiding populism.
NomuPlay General Manager Ergi Saner described AI as a journey, stating that OpenAI’s data processing was now limited to all the data available on the internet. Saner said quantum technology would be the most important topic in AI in 2025. Highlighting the critical role of data transfers in start-up success, he stressed that AI would not replace people and that those who use it correctly would succeed.
Omu Bumu App Founder Can Tekin Ertekin attributed China’s success in AI to the non-enforcement of regulations and high data flows. However, he warned that the lack of regulation could eventually pose a risk to AI. He also emphasised that AI trained on biased data can produce biased results and is increasingly being positioned as an authority.
Featuring expert speakers, the Artificial Intelligence Summit offered a comprehensive perspective on important topics including AI’s role across sectors, its future and ethical responsibilities.
