Capacity Building Training Program on GenAI, Ethics and the Future of Work

at COMSATS University Islamabad, Attock Campus

December 12, 2025

                                                                 Press Release

The Faculty Development Academy (FDA), COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) organized Capacity Building Training Program on GenAI, Ethics and the Future of Work

on December 12, 2025at CUI Attock Campus. The objective of the training was to to build awareness among faculty members of CUI Attock on the impact of Generative AI on the future work and its ethical consideration. There were two training sessions for two different groups of faculty members.

The training program commenced with an inaugural ceremony featuring the recitation of the Holy Quran. Mr. Ali Tawab Baloch, Incharge, FDA delivered a warm welcome to the Director of CUI Attock campus, participants and resource persons of the training, highlighting the significance of the training in advancing the capacities of employees of CUI Attock campus. The Director CUI Attock campus Prof Laiq Khan also shared his views about the training and use of technology in higher education.

The resource person of the training was Prof. Dr. Sajjad A. Madani, Controller Examination, CUI Islamabad campus and Professor of Computer Science in CUI as well as renowned expert in Artificial Intelligence and Ethics, who shared insights on the impact of Generative AI on the future of work and the ethical considerations that come with it.

The training focused on equipping faculty members with a critical understanding of how generative AI is reshaping professional practice, decision-making, and higher education. The learning outcomes included that the faculty members will be able to explain the core capabilities and limitations of GenAI, analyze its ethical and societal implications, and evaluate its impact on academic integrity, privacy, bias, and intellectual property.

Participants were also taught to identify emerging workforce trends driven by AI adoption, articulate the human skills that remain essential in an AI-enabled workplace, and design learning activities or assessments that integrate GenAI responsibly. Ultimately, the learning outcomes focused on empowering faculty to guide students toward informed, ethical, and future-ready engagement with AI technologies.

Faculty members from various departments attended the sessions, engaging in thought-provoking discussions and debates on the role of AI in shaping the future of work. The sessions were an eye-opener for the participants, highlighting the need to integrate ethics and AI in academic and professional pursuits. This training was incredibly valuable in helping to optimize the workflow and improve overall efficiency.

FDA remains committed to fostering a culture of innovation and excellence, empowering the employees of CUI to excel in their roles and contribute to the university's mission. The participants were satisfied with the content and delivery of modules.