The rector of the Instituto Tecnol\u00f3gico de Las Am\u00e9ricas (ITLA), Jimmy Rosario Bernard, has underscored the strategic importance of artificial intelligence (AI) as a fundamental pillar for the progress of the Dominican Republic. During his participation in the RD Debate 2026 forum, the academic emphasized that this technology must stop being viewed only by computer experts to become an essential transversal competence for all professional sectors.<\/p>\n\n
Rosario Bernard was emphatic in pointing out that digital transformation is not a future event, but a present reality that is already reshaping the country’s educational, business, and social landscape. Given this scenario, the ITLA rector advocates for comprehensive preparation that allows Dominicans not only to use AI tools, but to understand them thoroughly to boost local productivity and innovation.<\/p>\n\n
Artificial intelligence is already here, it is not coming. We must focus our efforts on training human talent capable of understanding, using, and implementing AI solutions in accordance with the real needs of our country.<\/p>Jimmy Rosario Bernard, Rector of ITLA<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n
A call for training with critical thinking<\/h3>\n\n
The rector highlighted that the current educational challenge goes beyond teaching the use of software. The goal, according to the head of ITLA, is to cultivate in professionals the ability to reason, question, and apply these technologies in an ethical and responsible manner. This approach is vital, especially when integrating AI into academic processes at all levels.<\/p>\n\n
Strategy for national competitiveness<\/h3>\n\n
For the academic, the competitive advantage of the Dominican Republic does not lie in massive computing infrastructure, but in its human capital. The ITLA’s approach focuses on:<\/p>\n\n\n
- Train professionals who are adaptable to a labor market in constant technological transformation.<\/li>
- Train diverse sectors\u2014from health and the economy to public management\u2014in the conscious use of AI.<\/li>
- Develop local solutions that respond to the specific challenges of the Dominican economy.<\/li>
- Promote continuing education as a way to bridge the digital divide and take advantage of the opportunities of the new global era.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n
In conclusion, Rosario Bernard’s vision positions ITLA as a leading player in the country’s preparation, betting on training that combines technological innovation with solid critical thinking, thus preparing the nation to successfully navigate the artificial intelligence environment.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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