Faculty of Engineering representatives deliver lectures on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in Trogir

How to use the internet safely and responsibly, recognise potential dangers in the digital environment, and understand the growing impact of artificial intelligence on our everyday lives were just some of the topics explored by students at Ivan Lucić Secondary School in Trogir.

On November 9, the school welcomed Jelena Štifanić, PhD, and Daniel Štifanić, PhD, from the Faculty of Engineering at the Catholic University of Croatia, who delivered educational lectures entitled “Scroll Smart: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and the World of Tomorrow” to first-year and final-year students.

Through engaging and interactive lectures, students had the opportunity to learn more about the opportunities and challenges presented by emerging technologies, the importance of protecting personal data, responsible online behaviour, and the increasingly prominent role of artificial intelligence in everyday life.

In addition to discussing current topics in technology, the lecturers introduced the Faculty of Engineering and the Catholic University of Croatia, providing students with information about opportunities for continuing their education and pursuing university studies. A particularly engaging part of the visit was an introduction to a robotic dog, including a demonstration of its capabilities and an opportunity for students to learn more about operating and controlling it.

Alongside their visit to the school, Jelena Štifanić, PhD, and Daniel Štifanić, PhD, also appeared on “Tema dana” (Topic of the Day), a programme broadcast by Gradski Radio Trogir, where they discussed artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, the challenges of the digital age, and the purpose and significance of the lectures they had delivered.

Such initiatives make an important contribution to improving digital literacy among young people, encouraging the development of critical thinking and raising awareness of the importance of using technology safely, responsibly and thoughtfully in an ever-changing world.