The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Balamand (UOB) hosted a lecture by Dr. Nada Mouawad on November 11, 2024, about Artificial Intelligence, its challenges, and the human relationship with technology in Literature. The event was held in the presence of Dr. Hanna El Nakat, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences; Dr. Maria Nasr, Chairperson of the Department of Languages and Translation; faculty members; and students of the Arab 201 course, taught by Dr. Dorine Nasr.

Dr. Mouawad, a distinguished academic and researcher, is also a prominent instructor, academic programs producer, and coordinator at various educational levels. She has worked as an advisor on government projects aimed at developing cultural strategies for the Arabic language and serves as the Chairperson of the Arabic Literature Department at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik.

The lecture was based on a collaborative study conducted by Dr. Mouawad and Dr. Joelle Faddoul, a fellow academic and researcher. Together, they explored the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in writing, with particular focus on tools like ChatGPT and Gemini AI. Dr. Mouawad explored the underlying mechanisms that power AI-generated text and compared the writing produced by machines to that created by humans. She discussed the potential and challenges AI presents to the literary field, raising important questions about authenticity, creativity, and the future of human expression in an increasingly automated world.

The lecture sparked a lively discussion about the evolving relationship between technology and human creativity, with Dr. Mouawad offering insights into how AI might shape the future of academic and literary writing.











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