Paris:Alreem Al Aqaily from the QatarDebate Center (QDC) was recognized as the best speaker at a youth debate organized in collaboration with the Paris Peace Forum. This recognition grants her a position in one of the main sessions of the Forum's official program, which precedes its ninth edition in Paris, France.
According to Qatar News Agency, the debate was conducted under the YouthTrack Global Arena platform, aiming to enhance youth participation in international dialogues. It took place at the Boston Consulting Group's headquarters under the motion "Does the global race for artificial intelligence do far more harm than good?" Young participants and university students joined the debate, with international policy and AI experts in attendance.
The debate panel included Alreem Al Aqaily of Qatar, Layla Saleh of Lebanon, Victor De Bruyn of Belgium, and Ibrahim Al Misbah of Sudan. Al Aqaily's distinguished performance earned her the title of best speaker, allowing her to contribute to a main session at the Paris Peace Forum titled "Does AI narrow the opportunity gap or widen it?" This session enabled the dissemination of key insights and ideas from the youth debate to a broader audience.
The debate explored the rapid development of AI technologies, discussing their economic and technological benefits alongside challenges such as economic disparities, environmental concerns, misinformation, security risks, and global governance. Participants exchanged well-reasoned arguments supported by evidence, showcasing their analytical and critical-thinking skills.
The session opened with remarks from prominent figures including Dr. Nasser bin Hamad Al Hinzab, Chairperson of UNESCO's Executive Board; Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications; Abdulrahman Al Subaie, Director of Administration and Strategy at QDC; and Patrick Dupoux, Managing Director and Senior Partner at BCG.
Saad Al Asad from QDC was part of the expert and judging panel, which assessed the debate and selected the best-performing team and speaker. The panel also included Romina Boarini, Director of the OECD Centre on Well-being, and Mike Jackson, Microsoft's Chief Digital Safety Officer.
QDC's initiative highlights its dedication to enhancing youth involvement in global platforms, fostering discussions on contemporary issues with a knowledge-based approach, and increasing opportunities for youth to engage with experts and decision-makers. This is crucial for ensuring young people's active participation in shaping dialogues on future challenges.
Source Qatar News Agency