CWPK Academy in collaboration with NIC Karachi has announced an upcoming debate that will address one of the most enduring questions in the field of technology: can machines truly invent? The event, titled The Great AI Debate, is scheduled for October 9, 2025, at NIC Karachi and will bring together voices from Pakistan’s technology ecosystem to explore the future of artificial intelligence in innovation. The debate will feature Zeeshan Abbasi as Advocate and Jawwad Paracha as Argufier, with Aqsa Tariq serving as Arbiter of the session.
The program will begin with a keynote from Syed Azfar Hussain, Project Director NIC Karachi, who will set the stage for the discussion by highlighting the importance of invention, originality, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in shaping future technologies. His opening remarks will provide the foundation for what is expected to be a thought-provoking dialogue on how AI is influencing not only the way industries work but also how societies approach creativity and intellectual advancement.
The debate will center around two perspectives that continue to shape global discussions on AI. On one hand, there is the argument that AI serves primarily as an augmentation of human intelligence, providing advanced tools that accelerate existing knowledge and processes. On the other hand, some experts suggest that AI may extend human capability beyond its natural boundaries, enabling machines to create inventions and solutions that no human might have envisioned independently. This clash of ideas is intended to engage Pakistan’s broader innovation ecosystem and spark conversations on how to navigate these possibilities responsibly.
Organizers are extending an invitation to startups, academics, civil society leaders, and technology professionals to attend the debate, positioning it as an important platform for exchange on a topic that holds implications for both social and technological futures. By bringing together diverse participants, the event underscores the growing importance of multi-stakeholder engagement in understanding the implications of artificial intelligence on human progress. Registration for the event is now open through this link, and attendees can also view the official program invite here. Participants will have the chance to witness a unique dialogue that connects local expertise with universal questions about technology’s role in society.
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