AMMAN - HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, founder
and chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global Digital (TAG.GD), has warned of the
dangers of climate pollution, stating that credible reports confirm its
escalation to levels that could seriously endanger human existence by
2050.
This statement was made during a visit
hosted at the Obeidat Tribe Diwan, attended by former Prime Minister, HE Mr.
Ahmad Obeidat, former ministers, intellectuals, national figures, university
students, and media representatives.
During the meeting, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh
emphasized that investing in knowledge and leveraging AI could effectively
protect the planet from the dangers of climate pollution by managing toxic
emission levels in industry.
Furthermore, Dr. Abu-Ghzaleh reiterated
that “Technology moves only forward,” stressing the need for countries and
societies to exert concerted efforts to keep pace with the technological
revolution, starting with adopting digital transformation and teaching
programming to schoolchildren from an early age, as well as encouraging
creativity and innovation among students and youth.
He also asserted that the AI must become a
‘culture’ embraced by all, and that everyone should acquire the skills and
knowledge necessary to engage with it, as AI will impact all fields of work and
professions.
He went on to emphasize the importance of
abiding by ethical standards in dealing with AI and called for the enactment of
laws and regulations to govern its use and prevent unethical applications of
these technologies.
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh also disclosed that
TAG.GD has recently faced a cyberattack, noting that it was the only Arab
company among the world’s leading targeted firms. He confirmed that TAG.GD has
successfully contained and resolved the breach within 24 hours, thanks to its
robust data protection policies and backup copies stored in three different
countries.
He continued to highlight the strong
cooperation between TAG.GD and the National Cybersecurity Center, assuring
attendees that the future of information security in Jordan will be
exceptional.
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