The Second International Communication Days at Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University (BAİBÜ) has begun with the participation of 135 academics from 6 different countries.

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The opening of the International Communication Days Symposium, which was held for the second time this year, was attended by BAIBU Rector Prof. Dr. Mustafa Alişarlı, BAIBU Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Samettin Gündüz, BAIBU Vice Rector Aydın Him, BAIBU Vice Rector Coşkun Karaca, BAIBU Faculty of Communication Dean Emre Tandırlı, BAIBU Faculty of Communication Journalism Department Head Prof. Dr. Selami Özsoy, academics and students.

Speaking at the opening of the symposium, BAIBU Faculty of Communication Dean Prof. Dr. Emre Tandırlı stated that the event was brought to life after a 6-month preparation process and made the following statements; “A total of 145 papers will be presented. 60 of these will be face-to-face, 72 online and 13 with international participation. We plan to publish the full-text papers in September.”

After Emre Tandırlı’s opening speech, BAIBU Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Samettin Gündüz took the podium and said, “I am very happy to host you, our valuable scientists, who came to the second International Artificial Intelligence and Hypermedia Symposium organized by our Faculty of Communication this year, at our university in the heart of nature, and I welcome you.”

“STUDENTS SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED TO BE INDIVIDUALS WHO CREATE JOB AND NOT JUST SEEK JOB”

Following the opening speeches, YÖKAK President Prof. Dr. Ümit Kocabıçak made a presentation titled “Artificial Intelligence Algorithms in Quality Studies”. In his speech, Kocabıçak said, “Students should be encouraged to be individuals who create jobs, not just job seekers.” “The ‘Future of Jobs Report 2025’ published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) sheds light on the rapidly changing dynamics of the labor market. It reveals that 22% of jobs will transform by 2030. The prominent titles should mobilize not only the business world but also universities.”

Following Ümit Kocabıçak’s presentation, Maltepe University Rector Prof. Dr. Edibe Sözen shared data from a study they conducted with their students in her presentation titled “The Effects of Artificial Intelligence on Our Social Life,” and said, “92% of young people actively use social media, and the majority are open to learning about artificial intelligence.”

Prof. Dr. Asaf Varol presented the topic “Innovations in Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Studies” to the students of the Faculty of Communication and the participants of the International Communication Days Symposium. Asaf Varol pointed out that texts produced with artificial intelligence can be presented as human products and pointed out ethical questions. “Artificial intelligence is a technology that strengthens human wisdom, but it is also a tool open to its misuse,” he said.

In the last presentation of the morning session, Dr. Lecturer Evangelina Parisi, who participated from Greece, explained artificial intelligence-supported education models. Evangelina Parisi said in her presentation, “AI-based virtual assistants are becoming important to enrich the learning experience. However, in countries like Greece, infrastructure deficiencies and the adaptation process of teachers still pose problems. The confidentiality of student data, the issue of accuracy and the transformation of teacher roles are among the critical issues. For a successful integration, educators' equipment, infrastructure, curriculum and ethical rules should be addressed together.”

SYMPOSIUM WILL CONTINUE AT BAIBU UNTIL MAY 14

The second International Communication Days will continue at Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University until May 14 with various events and panels

Artificial Intelligence and Hypermedia Panel Attracted Great Interest

The “Artificial Intelligence and Hypermedia in the Axis of Social Culture and Philology” panel held within the scope of the symposium held at Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University attracted great interest from academic circles. The panel, held at BAIBU Congress Center between 13:30-16:00, was attended by academicians who are experts in their fields.

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The panel was moderated by Communication Faculty Dean Prof. Dr. Emre Tandırlı, and the organization was carried out by the Intermedya Community. The community advisor was Assoc. Prof. Dr. Banu Barış, and the community president was Doğukan Pektaş. The panel was hosted by Beril Su Gür.

Artificial Intelligence was discussed in many areas from education to art.

Prof. Dr. Samettin Gündüz, who took the floor first in the panel, made evaluations about the social effects of artificial intelligence in his presentation titled “Artificial Intelligence, Employment Shift and Social Change”. Gündüz stated that developing countries can close the development gap by using this technology correctly. Gündüz, who said, “Instead of being afraid of artificial intelligence, we should learn to use it correctly”, concluded his speech with the words, “We will either be the pioneers of change or its followers”.

Prof. Dr. İsmayıl Kazımov, with his speech titled “Artificial Intelligence Applications in Kindergartens Based on Text”, discussed the use of artificial intelligence in education