The Department of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Engineering at the College of Engineering – Al-Nahrain University organized a scientific workshop on Thursday, November 20, 2025, titled:

“The Future of Artificial Intelligence: From Generative Models to Digital Minds”

The workshop was presented by Asst. Lecturer Layth Mohammed, with the attendance of several faculty members and students of the department.

The workshop reviewed the rapidly evolving developments in the field of artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on the transition from generative models to the concept of digital minds—intelligent systems capable of perception, comprehension, and decision-making in a manner that approaches human-like behavior. The presenter discussed the evolutionary pathway of these technologies, beginning with expert systems, machine learning, and deep learning, and moving toward cognitive AI. He also highlighted the capabilities of recent advanced models such as GPT-5 and addressed the global debate surrounding the feasibility of achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).

The workshop further examined the scientific challenges still facing AI systems, especially those related to long-term memory, logical reasoning, and auditory and visual perception. These limitations, the presenter noted, continue to be major obstacles to reaching true general intelligence. The session also included analytical discussions and visual charts demonstrating the gap between the capabilities of current models and the direction of future research.

The workshop witnessed active engagement from attendees, who discussed the potential applications of digital minds in education, industry, and cybersecurity, as well as the role of universities in guiding scientific research toward a deeper understanding of these advanced technologies. In conclusion, the presenter emphasized that the world is moving into a new era of cognitive AI, where artificial intelligence systems are expected to become intellectual partners to humans in work, creativity, and decision-making.