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UNU rector: ‘You are not supposed to trust AI — always verify’
Summary
Concluding the interview, Marwala urged users and policymakers not to trust AI blindly but to use it carefully and verify outputs, calling for cross-validation and skepticism as central practices.
In closing, Marwala warned against blind trust in AI systems and recommended verification as standard practice. "You are not supposed to trust AI. You are supposed to use it. Always doubt it because you always doubt it. Always verify what it tells you. Cross validate so that you can be able to use it responsibly," he said.
He framed the issue as practical and pedagogical: users should be taught AI literacy and verification, and policymakers should design governance that treats data, algorithms, computing resources and applications as separate but connected concerns. The recommendation combined technical caution with a call for education and international coordination.
