United News of Bangladesh

Bangladesh must invest in people, practical skills and emerging technologies rather than blindly chasing expensive AI solutions, said Prof Henrik von Scheel who is widely recognised as the originator of the ‘4th Industrial Revolution’ and a defining voice in the global digital agenda. He said Bangladesh can strengthen its global competitiveness by embracing collaboration, adopting common AI standards and preserving its strong culture of social responsibility. “Bangladesh is better prepared for the artificial intelligence (AI) era than many people believe, but the country must invest in people and practical skills,” the founder and president of the Institute of Strategic Intelligence told UNB in an interview. Prof Henrik said the country's strong sense of community distinguishes it from many developed societies. "If Bangladesh can preserve that spirit while investing in knowledge, innovation and people, its future is extremely promising," he said. "Nobody should go to bed hungry, and everyone should have the opportunity to build skills. That is the foundation of a stronger Bangladesh.”