President Daniel Chapo on Wednesday, October 8, urged the country’s universities to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool to enhance teaching quality, boost scientific productivity, and expand human knowledge, Lusa reported.
“It should not be seen as a threat, but as a powerful ally. It must be used to expand the human mind, to increase scientific productivity, and to improve the quality of education in our country,” said Chapo after swearing in new rectors and vice-rectors of the public universities Eduardo Mondlane, Lúrio, and Zambeze, during a ceremony at the Presidency in Maputo.
The head of state argued that the world is being reshaped by phenomena such as the digital revolution, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, the green economy, and climate change, which are also transforming how people teach, learn, and produce knowledge.
“It is therefore the responsibility of universities to ensure that [Artificial Intelligence] is used ethically, responsibly, and competently for the benefit of society,” the President emphasized.
According to Chapo, universities must not remain on the sidelines of global transformations — they should serve as drivers of innovation and as bridges between community challenges and practical national solutions, including in agriculture.
“The universities must be the beacon that lights the path of innovation — the space where science is transformed into practical solutions for the challenges of our country,” Chapo stated. “From sustainable agriculture to digital governance, public health, and the intelligent management of our natural resources.”
The President also reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to supporting public universities through improving infrastructure, enhancing teacher training, promoting applied research, and creating policies that encourage scientific and technological production.
“We need universities that solve real problems, that provide practical solutions to local communities, that promote inclusion, and that inspire hope among the Mozambican people,” he concluded.
Source: Diário Económico
