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Research Summary: ‘Our University is, at its heart, an affirmation of humanity’
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- Harvard Graduate School of Education
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- Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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- 8 September 2026
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- 22 September 2026
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During a Morning Prayers event, an unnamed individual (Garber) at Harvard University reminded faculty and students that while Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents a powerful technological advancement, the primacy of human intelligence and core values must be maintained. This assertion underscores the institution's commitment to humanity amidst technological evolution.
Why it matters
This perspective is strategically important as it frames the institutional approach to emerging technologies like AI, emphasizing a human-centric philosophy. It suggests that technological integration should be guided by, rather than dictate, foundational human values and intellectual leadership.
Key insights
- AI is recognized as a powerful technology.
- Human intelligence is emphasized as remaining 'in charge' despite AI advancements.
- The importance of human values is highlighted.
- The institutional context is a university setting, affirming its core purpose in relation to humanity.
- The message was delivered to faculty and students.
Source
Harvard Graduate School of Education — https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2026/09/our-university-is-at-its-heart-an-affirmation-of-humanity/
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