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Jordanian academics said artificial intelligence could create opportunities for innovation in water, agriculture, energy, transport, health, education and public services. In an Oct. 9 report, Petra quoted Ajloun National University President Firas Al-Hanandeh describing these areas as potential settings for developing new solutions and services.
Experts cited in the report said turning ideas into applications would require closer links among universities, scientific research and economic sectors. Reliable data, digital infrastructure, funding and partnerships were also identified as needs. These are expert assessments of potential and requirements; the report gives no measured economic-growth effect, specific investment return or AI performance result.