Mr Robert Kofi Fiadzo, for­mer Greater Accra Regional Auditor, has urged students of Anloga Zion College (ZICO), in the Volta Region to harness Artifi­cial Intelligence (AI) as a tool for research.

He said that it was critical to note that AI evolved daily in activities and academic excel­lence, and was no longer about memorisation but about adapting, unlearning and relearning, which should be cultivated to develop a growth mindset that thrives on challenges.

Mr Fiadzo, the Special Guest during the second edition of ZICO academic excellence awards, held at the premises of the school, in Anloga, said that some benefits of using AI in research include improved efficiency, accuracy and productivity.

“AI can help students analyse complex data, identify patterns, and generate insights, leading to more comprehensive research outcomes and leveraging AI, students can produce high-quality research that is well-informed and accurately referenced,” he stated.

He explained that the founda­tion of academic excellence and integrity remained unchanged and must be maintained during automation and artificial intel­ligence which include curiosity, critical thinking, creativity or the courage to be innovative by all learners.

Moreover, he said that the pursuit of academic excellence requires not just intelligence but resilience, adaptability, and a thirst for knowledge and AI pro­vide the learner with information while it is still the curiosity and determination of individuals that would turn the information into wisdom.

He also charged the students to think beyond AI and develop problem-solving skills, remain disciplined, ethical and above all, adaptable to lifelong learning to enable them to become future architects that would be bold in problem solving without any obstacles.

Furthermore, he said that some of the greatest breakthroughs in life come from teamwork and brainstorming. He urged students to engage with one another to share relevant ideas and compete healthily, since excellence is a collective journey.

Madam Nutifafa Abla Kwawu­kume, the headmistress, and staff of the school who spoke to the GNA, welcomed the idea and promised to monitor the use of AI which brought about a culture of transparency, accountability and critical thinking.

The ceremony was also used to award some outstanding students and staff who performed excel­lently during the 2023-24 aca­demic year.

–GNA