Tehran museum to host workshop on AI and content creation in museums

TEHRAN - In celebration of International Museum Day, Iran’s National Museum of Science and Technology will host a two-day collaborative workshop titled “Artificial Intelligence and Content Creation in Museums” on May 20 and 21 (30–31 Ordibehesht), in partnership with ICOM Iran.

Iran calls for development of AI in Islamic nations

TEHRAN – First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref has called for artificial intelligence development in Islamic countries based on the three main principles of multilateral cooperation, scientific synergy, and shared infrastructures.

Iran presents two proposals at World Digital Education Conference

TEHRAN – Addressing the 2025 World Digital Education Conference (WDEC), Iran’s Deputy Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Abolfazl Vahedi, proposed the establishment of a digital education center, as well as the development of a digital educational qualification system.

Strengthening co-op on AI essential for future: Chinese envoy

TEHRAN – The Chinese ambassador to Iran, Cong Peiwu, has underlined the need to boost cooperation in advanced technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, calling it essential for the future.

Preparatory meeting for intl. congress on AI to be held

TEHRAN – The fourth preparatory meeting for the second International Congress on Artificial Intelligence in Medical Science will be held at Smart University of Medical Sciences in Tehran on May 11.

Islamic nations to approve first joint document on AI: science minister

TEHRAN – The first multilateral document on artificial intelligence (AI) among Islamic countries is scheduled to be approved during the 2nd Ministerial Meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC-15) Dialogue Platform, which will be held in Tehran from May 18 to 20, Science, Research, and Technology Minister, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, has said.

By Maryam Tavassoli

AI, digitalization revolutionizing health, safety at work

TEHRAN – Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging digital technologies are contributing to improving occupational health and safety (OSH), as well as fostering efficiency at workplaces by operating in hazardous environments, doing the heavy lifting, managing toxic materials, and working in extreme temperatures.

AI able to cut treatment costs by 40%: official

TEHRAN – One of the main priorities of the vice-presidency for science and knowledge-based economy in the health sector is to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare to reduce treatment costs by forty percent, an official with the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology has said.

Some $100 million allocated to develop AI

TEHRAN –The Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy and the National Development Fund (NDF) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to create a 100-million-dollar fund for the development of the artificial intelligence (AI) sector in the country.

Iran ranks third globally in international Olympiads

TEHRAN – In the past Iranian calendar year that ended on March 20, Iran ranked third in the world for gaining gold medals in international Olympiads.

Tehran to host first symposium on AI in health

TEHRAN –The first symposium on artificial intelligence in health, with a focus on smart hospitals, is planned to be held in Tehran in the summer.

First sports AI innovation center inaugurated

TEHRAN – The first artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, metaverse, and blockchain acceleration center, named Hamta, was launched in Tehran on Monday.

Artificial Intelligence: A new tool in service of resistance cinema

TEHRAN-This year's Resistance International Film Festival marked the first official presence of artificial intelligence in cinematic productions, the assistant secretary of the festival said, emphasizing the need to overcome sanctions and develop local infrastructure to maximize the benefits of this technology.

Iran’s ranking improves in Government AI Readiness 2024

TEHRAN – According to the latest report by Oxford Insights index, which measures government readiness for implementing artificial intelligence (AI) in public services, Iran ranks 91st among 188 countries, moving up three positions compared to 94th in 2023.

2nd Intl. Congress on AI in Medical Science to be held in May

TEHRAN – The 2nd International Congress on Artificial Intelligence in Medical Science (AIMS) is scheduled to be held in Tehran from May 14 to 16.

Iran's first AI park to be set up in two years

TEHRAN –The first artificial intelligence (AI) park in the country is planned to be established in Tehran by the next two years, an official with the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy has said.

By Maryam Tavassoli

AI, education, preserving human agency in a world of automation

TEHRAN – The International Day of Education is observed annually on January 24; this year the day is celebrated under the theme “Artificial Intelligence (AI) and education: Preserving human agency in a world of automation”.

MOU signed for using AI in medical treatment

TEHRAN – The Vice Presidency for Science and Technology and Tehran University of Medical Sciences have signed a memorandum of understanding to use artificial intelligence for medical treatment purposes.

Artificial intelligence to help protect natural areas

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment plans to utilize systems based on artificial intelligence to help manage and protect natural areas across the country.

By Soroush Saki

The ethical dilemmas of artificial intelligence

TEHRAN - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a thing of the future—it's here, shaping our daily lives in ways many of us don’t even realize. From improving medical diagnoses to customizing online shopping experiences, AI is being used to simplify complex tasks and help us make better decisions. However, while AI offers enormous benefits, it also comes with significant ethical challenges that we must address.

Google backed Israel’s military, now its workers are in revolt

It's early morning, and Zelda Montes walks briskly through the crisp New York air as they head to Google's headquarters on Manhattan’s 9th Avenue.

Iran, Cuba to expand ties in AI, digital economy  

TEHRAN –Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Sattar Hashemi, and his Cuban counterpart, Mayra Arevich Marín, have explored ways to bolster cooperation in different fields of ICT.

The crumbling foundations of American strength

When Russia’s invasion of Ukraine appeared imminent in early 2022, U.S. intelligence officials were so confident that Russian tanks would roll quickly to victory that staff evacuated the U.S. embassy in Kyiv.

Intl. congress on use of AI in infertility treatment slated for December

TEHRAN –An international congress on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in infertility treatment is scheduled to be held from December 11 to 13 at Tehran’s Shahid Beheshti University.

Govt. starts implementing national document on AI development

TEHRAN – Acting President Mohammad Mokhber has ordered government bodies to implement the national document on the development of artificial intelligence which had been ratified on June 18.