Skopje, 2 February 2026 (MIA) - Global changes require changes in the education, it requires us to see reality through the eyes of the new generations, said President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova in her address at the World Laureates Summit held Monday in Dubai, ahead of the World Governments Summit.

At the event, which brings together around 150 leading scientists, including Nobel laureates and heads of research institutions from across the globe, Siljanovska-Davkova stressed that in an era of rising artificial intelligence, education is no longer a one-way street of transmitting and memorizing facts, but rather a triologue between the teacher, the student, and artificial intelligence. She highlighted the need for education to shift its focus toward critical and creative thinking.

“Artificial intelligence is a part of the new model of education. It cannot and it should not be banned. However, it does need to be regulated, because it carries numerous risks,” the President said. 

According to the President, education must focus on mental stability, emotional intelligence, and ethical and moral judgement, something which, she said, artificial intelligence lacks.

“We need a global consensus that artificial intelligence in education and everyday life must be transparent, fair, and human-led. AI must be a tool, and not a master,” Siljanovska-Davkova said. 

The President also highlighted her belief that a paradigm shift is also needed in the Macedonian education system.

“I believe that in science there are no small and large countries, only small and large ideas. We have people with excellent ideas. We have chemists and physicists who rank among the top 2 percent of the most cited scientists worldwide. We have women in STEM who surpass regional and European levels. We have talent and potential, but we cannot achieve this alone. We need your support, your ideas, and above all, your advice. The Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts, our universities and faculties are open to collaboration in research and development projects from which we could all benefit,” President Siljanovska-Davkova said at the summit in the United Arab Emirates.

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