AI, Algorithms & Everyday impact

In this first episode of our special AI-focused series — brought to you in partnership with Veolia Near & Middle East and Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi — Nadine Zidani sits down with Prof. Nathalie Martial-Braz, Chancellor of Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi.

This conversation opens up a fresh perspective on how artificial intelligence works — and what it means for the future of human decision-making, especially in the Middle East. Together, they explore how to stay critical, informed, and empowered in an AI-driven world.

In this episode, you will gain insights on:

• How to distinguish between AI myths and realities in public discourse.
• Why understanding legal and ethical frameworks around AI is urgently needed.
• The responsibility of education systems in shaping critical thinking around emerging technologies.
• How different regions, including the Middle East, are responding to the global AI conversation.
• Why a human-centric approach to AI is essential for sustainable innovation.

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