IAU Tehran President Urges Human-Centric AI at INOTEX 2026 Conference

Speaking at the 3rd National and 1st International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things, held alongside INOTEX 2026, Firouzfar analyzed the rapid integration of AI into daily life. According to the INOTEX 2026 News Center, he stressed that while smart devices can identify patterns, core human attributes like conscience, ethics, and experiential judgment remain irreplaceable.

Key themes and strategic imperatives highlighted in his address include:

• Human-Centric AI: Rejecting the notion that machines will replace humans, Firouzfar argued that AI should be leveraged to augment human capabilities, solve societal problems, and drive national progress.
• Wisdom vs. Technology: Distinguishing between science (knowing how to do something) and wisdom (knowing what is worthy to do), emphasizing that the latter must guide AI development.
• The University's Role: Asserting that academic institutions must not only advance technological knowledge but also foster responsible AI usage, preventing humans from becoming passive consumers of technology.
• Ethical Imperatives: Warning that deploying new technologies without a foundation of human ethics and responsibility could lead to irreversible negative consequences.

Firouzfar concluded by calling for sustained dialogue among universities, experts, policymakers, and the public to ensure that the future of technology remains firmly anchored in human values and rational decision-making.

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