H.E.
Dr. Mohamed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity of the UAE Government,
released his book: "Cybersecurity in the Age of Artificial
Intelligence", at the Signature Corner of the Sharjah International Book
Fair. The book is part of TRENDS’ new publications.
The signing of
these new publications, at the 42nd edition of the exhibition, reflect the
objectives of TRENDS’ initiative to support promising Emirati authors. It falls
in line with the scientific, cultural and knowledge program accompanying the TRENDS’
participation in the Sharjah Book Center.
Supporting creativity
His Excellency
Dr. Mohammed Al Kuwaiti, praised the efforts of TRENDS Research and Advisory
and the contribution of the scientific research team which released this qualitative
publication. He added that TRENDS has become one of the most noticeable research
centers that support intellectuals, opinions and creativity. It empowers Emirati
writers, especially young researchers.
His Excellency Dr.
Mohammed Al Kuwaiti said that he discusses the state of cybersecurity in light
of the advent and rapid progress of artificial intelligence. He explained that
he considered the potential applications and the repercussions that may result
from this technology, through three main axes: The first deals with what is
meant by artificial intelligence, its definitions, types, stages of development
and problems.
He explained
that the second axis discusses the most important applications and uses of
artificial intelligence in cybersecurity, whether at the level of defense or
attack, in addition to the repercussions resulting from the use of these
systems at the societal level. The third axis reviews the efforts made by the
UAE and the level of preparedness for facing the next stage of cyber threats.
Technological
acceleration
The Chairman of
the Cybersecurity of the UAE Government stated that the unprecedented
acceleration of artificial intelligence systems has made the process of
managing change within human societies very difficult and complex. In fact, our
laws, regulations and policies hardly stabilize until they face a new wave of technological
development that requires new legislative amendments.
Dr. Mohammed Al
Kuwaiti indicated that it is certain that the progress in which humanity lives
is only the beginning of the era of the predominance of artificial intelligence and smart machines over
human lives. We have to consider all the
negative and positive effects of this advancement, which requires good
preparations and prior planning to benefit from the gains of artificial
intelligence and avoid its negative threats.
Cyber defenses
His Excellency
Dr. Mohammed Al Kuwaiti stressed that cybersecurity and artificial intelligence
have become two faces of the same coin, both affect and are affected by each other.
The repercussions that artificial intelligence will have on cybersecurity are
large and varied, whether at the level of cyber defenses, or at the level of
developing cyberattacks and their increased risks. So, it is necessary to
prepare for this stage, so that we protect our great achievements and defend
our robust capabilities against those who attempt to abuse them.
Dr Mohammed Al
Kuwaiti indicated that the book addresses a major problem. The infrastructure
of the Internet, which manages smart interactions, is not without cyber
vulnerabilities and threats, although the silicon system and the binary
language and codes used in computers and software have proven to be very
successful over the past fifty years.
He continued: “This
system may not continue to be the same as it is in its current form, as the cornerstone
on which technological developments will be based during the next fifty years.
Therefore, has become necessary to reconsider the mechanism of work of this
system in order to ensure a stable and safe life in the face of emerging cyber
threats”.
216
Qualitative Publications
The TRENDS Stand at the Sharjah
International Book Fair continues to attract visitors who come to the most
important cultural event locally, regionally and internationally. The Stand
displays more than 216 diverse scientific and knowledge publications, of studies
on specific issues that occupy global public opinion.
The TRENDS
Stand, which bears the number L28 in Hall Six, witnessed several visits in the
first four days of the Sharjah Book Fair. The visitors included academics,
experts, researchers, writers and publishers. They were briefed on the content of the 12 new books and recent
publications launched by the Center during this edition of the Sharjah Book
Fair.
The visitors
were also briefed on the Center's other publications, which feature unique
research and studies. The divers collection includes titles on artificial
intelligence and advanced technologies, economic development, energy and
natural resources, environment and sustainable development, foreign policy and
international relations, international trade and investments, human security,
international political economy, national policies, tolerance and coexistence.
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