Findings by Salam Watandar, based on interviews with 25 youth across 11 provinces of the country, show that the majority of them lost part or all of their capital after investing in online platforms and network marketing companies—without receiving the promised profit.
The survey on Artificial Intelligence and Afghan youth was conducted with 1,154 respondents across 32 provinces of Afghanistan. The findings indicate that artificial intelligence has become more deeply embedded in the daily lives of Afghan youth than expected.
Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer merely a scientific concept; it has become part of the daily lives of youth. From education and work to personal advice, this technology is gradually finding its place among Afghan youth as well. A survey by Salam Watandar, based on 1,154 young respondents (50.6% men and 49.4% women) across 32 provinces of Afghanistan, shows that 84.1% of youth have used artificial intelligence at least once in areas such as work, education, and personal life, while 92% of respondents are familiar with AI.
North Korea rejected accusations from the United States that it is a cyber threat, saying the claims are fabricated and are being used to justify Washington’s long-standing hostile policy toward Pyongyang.
My name is Mohammad Hussain Jafari, a journalism student at “Rana” University. With the growth and emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) in Afghanistan’s media environment, many questions have arisen among students and youth regarding the features and functions of this technology.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian drones and robots carried out more than 22,000 missions in the past three months, adding that “lives were saved more than 22,000 times when a robot went into the most dangerous areas instead of a warrior.”
Findings from Salam Watandar’s interviews with 20 women in Afghanistan show that AI is mostly used by women in areas such as education—especially language learning—editing writing, content creation, accessing health information, and generating business ideas. However, alongside these opportunities, deep concerns about privacy, data security, and the accuracy of responses have made their experience with AI complex and ambivalent.
A youth in Badakhshan has developed softwares that simplifies everyday tasks for users. Amin Shahraniz, a 27-year-old graduate of the Computer Science Faculty at Badakhshan University, says he developed the “Nakhak” and “Chatyar” applications in just over one month at a cost of 10,000 Afghanis.
I am Sadaf Yarmal, a journalism graduate, and I currently work as a reporter at a media outlet. My familiarity with artificial intelligence developed gradually through social media. Today, this technology has become an inseparable part of both my personal and professional life. At times, professional needs—and sometimes personal ones—make AI guidance a necessity in human life. My experience with this technology is also rooted in the current reality of human life, especially in media work, where using AI has become an immediate necessity.
A team of young developers has designed the “Bulbul” app, making religious, educational, artistic, and novel books available in audio format, especially for young people and children. The creators of this app told Salam Watandar that users can, by downloading the program, listen to books even while working, driving, or performing daily activities, and use it to increase their knowledge and skills.
With each passing day, my familiarity with this technology has grown. I now use it in various programs. Gradually, I have discovered more of the conveniences and practical benefits that artificial intelligence provides to its users.
India is hosting the five-day AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to inaugurate the event today (Monday, Feb.16).
