Abu Dhabi, UAE – Participants in the “Artificial Intelligence Science Forum,” held as part of the World Summit of Scientists in conjunction with the World Government Summit 2026,
affirmed that the future of artificial intelligence is not governed by technical determinism alone.
Rather, it is taking shape as a shared societal choice that requires global dialogue, responsibility, and innovation.
They pointed out that the expected transformations in the labor market
and the formulation of public policies depend essentially on human decisions.
The forum discussed the accelerating impact of artificial intelligence on the global economy,
the future of jobs, and decision-making mechanisms.
In addition to its role in accelerating science and research.
A decisive force in the modern era
The World Summit of Scientists is the largest gathering of its kind, bringing together more than 100 scientists over three days.
And participants include Nobel Prize, Turing, and other scientific award winners,
This is in addition to the leaders of research institutions,
coinciding with the World Government Summit being held in Dubai from February 3 to 5.
Professor Asher Cohen, former president of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, said in his opening remarks
that artificial intelligence represents “a decisive force in the modern age.”
He pointed out that the deep learning revolution has made it a part of various aspects of life, from cultural
and economic fields to scientific ones.
Decision-making, while warning of major social challenges that require collective action.
Investment in infrastructure and energy
For his part, Professor Christopher Pissarides, Nobel laureate in economics, explained that artificial
intelligence is an extension of a long path of economic transformations.
He stressed that technology does not eliminate jobs as much as it reshapes them,
and that employment outcomes remain subject to human choices.
He called for investment in infrastructure and energy, and for retraining the workforce.
Professor Michael Levitt, in turn, confirmed that artificial intelligence is accelerating scientific discovery in an unprecedented way.
Meanwhile, Professor Michael Jordan stressed the importance of governance and transparency,
while warning of the challenges of data and underlying models.
At the conclusion of the forum, participants called for the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence,
one that enhances human capabilities and does not replace them.
