Experts Urge Ethical AI Use in Chemical Sciences

During a conference held by the Chemical Society of Nigeria at the University of Lagos on Tuesday, experts advocated for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of chemical sciences. The conference, themed "Responsible AI in Chemical Science," featured keynote speeches from notable figures including Prof.

Omotayo Arotiba, who emphasized the need for chemists to embrace AI while being cautious of its potential risks, such as AI hallucinations and reliability issues. Arotiba, a professor of chemical science and director at the Centre for Nanomaterials Science Research at the University of Johannesburg, stated that AI should be viewed as a tool to enhance human capabilities rather than a replacement for human intellect.

Dr. Desmond Moru, head of the Computer Science Department at Pan-Atlantic University, discussed the benefits of AI in knowledge acquisition and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Other speakers, including Dr. Oluseun Popoola and Dr.

Cordelia Duek-Ez, stressed the importance of ethical considerations in AI applications within the chemical sciences, urging chemists to maintain control over AI technologies.