President wants to know if to use AI and Chat GPT

President Ranil Wickremesinghe told scholars in the Sri Lankan university system that they must decide if technology like AI and Chat GPT should be used in local universities.

He questioned the future of brick-and-mortar institutes when people are using AI and Chat GPT.

“You have AI, and you have chat GBT, which people use for exams and some for their postgraduate research. So, can these brick-and-mortar institutes suffice? Or are we to use the technology? This is another issue that we have to take up. So, my effort is to ensure that you are focused on this and come up with solutions,” the President said.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe also emphasized that the standards of the Sri Lankan universities were high on the list of Asian universities.

“The standard and reputation of the universities should be restored and improved once again in the country?s university system to attract students overseas. This would also help to improve the development of the country?s economy,” he said.

The President stressed that he is satisfied with the education received during his era compared to the present day.

“For many of the people during his time, the United Kingdom was a second choice, if not the first, after the University of Ceylon. However, when asked by the young generation today about the satisfaction of today?s education system, the answer would be negative. Even if they are selected for a university, they are trying to go abroad,” he said.

The President highlighted the need to fix issues in the education system and that conditions should be put in place so that everyone can complete their education at the appropriate age and move on.

He expressed these views?while addressing the “CVCD Excellence Awards” held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall in Colombo.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe attended the “CVCD Excellence Awards” ceremony as the Chief Guest and was welcomed by the Chairman of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Directors Sri Lanka (CVCD), Professor Sujeeva Amarasena, the Vice Chancellor of Ruhunu University. (Colombo Gazette)