Ambassador Alaa Youssef: Training State Information Service personnel on artificial intelligence applications enhances performance efficiency

The State Information Service (SIS) concluded its specialized training program on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) applications in the media field.

Presented by journalist Ashraf Mofeed, a prominent AI applications expert, the program aimed to equip SIS leaders and staff with the essential skills to leverage cutting-edge AI tools and technologies to elevate institutional performance.

This initiative aligns with the Egyptian government's drive towards digital transformation and fostering a workforce capable of keeping pace with rapid technological advancements.

The program covered the latest global trends in AI, with a focus on practical applications that enable trainees to directly and effectively employ these technologies in their daily workplace operations.

Ambassador Alaa Youssef, Chairman of the Board of the State Information Service, affirmed that the training program successfully achieved its objectives of providing participants with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to utilize AI applications professionally and responsibly.

This, in turn, contributes to improving the SIS's operational systems and enhancing the quality of its media and information output.

He explained that the State Information Service (SIS) places great importance on building the capabilities of its human resources, considering them the cornerstone of successful institutional development plans.

He noted that the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence necessitate that national institutions invest in continuous training and the development of human capital to optimally utilize these technologies across various fields of work.

Furthermore, Ambassador Youssef added that the program's practical training modules in prompt engineering, professional report writing, content creation, data analysis, and presentation preparation using AI tools represent a significant step towards integrating these technologies into the daily work environment.

This integration contributes to increased performance efficiency, time and effort savings, improved quality of work, and enhanced decision-making.

He indicated that the SIS will continue to implement specialized training programs in digital and modern technological fields, based on its belief that developing human capabilities is one of the most important elements for the success of the digital transformation process.

This aligns with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's vision of building a more efficient, flexible, and capable administrative apparatus that can leverage modern technology to serve development goals.

The program witnessed great interaction from the participants, who praised the scientific and applied content of the training courses, and the opportunities it provided for practical training on the latest artificial intelligence applications, thereby enhancing their ability to employ these tools in accomplishing their job tasks efficiently and effectively.