Sefidanis Highlights Human-Centered AI and Immersive Heritage Tech in New Public Appearances

In a period when artificial intelligence is increasingly framed as either a miracle solution or an existential threat, Sefidanis is using public platforms to push a more practical message: AI is a transformative force of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, but its real value depends on how responsibly people design it, train it, and apply it.

That perspective was central in the public conversation titled “AI is the Carrier of the 4th Industrial Revolution,” where Prof. Dr. Anis Sefidanis appeared as a guest in episode 9 of the “Kakarotski Muabeti” series. The discussion positioned AI not as a distant, abstract concept, but as a technology already influencing everyday life—education, productivity, and the way society communicates and makes decisions. Порта.мк+1

The same theme—technology as a tool shaped by human intent—also appears in broader public-facing educational content in North Macedonia. In an article focused on high-school audiences, Prof. Sefidanis is quoted describing AI as a “global phenomenon” whose advances spread worldwide in real time, and he emphasizes that risks can be reduced through well-designed algorithms, good “communication” with systems, and disciplined use. The conclusion is direct: AI will reflect the quality of what humans “feed” it with—data, goals, and values. medium.edu.mk

This human-centered framing becomes especially relevant in the public debate around generative AI tools. In a separate educational explainer on ChatGPT, Prof. Sefidanis is cited telling young people that technological progress should not be feared, and that tools like ChatGPT can contribute to higher quality of life when used thoughtfully. The same article illustrates why balanced guidance matters, by also presenting concerns from medical professionals about potential cognitive impacts if such tools are used without limits or critical thinking. medium.edu.mk

Importantly, Sefidanis is not only speaking about AI in theory—it is demonstrating how advanced computing can be integrated into cultural heritage experiences through new hardware and software systems. In May 2024, Emiter reported that Sefidanis promoted a new innovation, the “Monument of the Future,” presented in Ohrid in connection with the May 24 holiday. The concept used a “virtual traveler from the future,” depicted as an astronaut on a holographic parchment, delivering the Glagolitic script of Saints Cyril and Methodius—an artistic and technological statement that modern immersive media can help preserve and transmit cultural and spiritual heritage. Емитер+1

According to Emiter, the “Monument of the Future” combines artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and custom hardware to enable real-time interaction between people and a digital artifact presented through a monument structure. The published technical description includes a multi-screen installation (three 75-inch 4K displays), a central computing unit that processes sensor input and renders a virtual scene, and a sensor suite that can include cameras and microphones for tracking movement and enabling speech-based interaction. The system is described as supporting multilingual speech recognition and response, with 360-degree interaction for audiences approaching from different sides. Емитер

In the same report, Emiter notes that the project was supported by the Fund for Innovation and Technological Development under the “Start-up-5” call and implemented by the Sefidanis team from Ohrid, with Prof. Dr. Anis Sefidanis identified as founder and manager. Емитер

Taken together, these public appearances and published materials outline a consistent direction: Sefidanis is advancing AI not as an end in itself, but as a practical instrument for building immersive, culturally meaningful experiences—while maintaining that ethics, data quality, and human responsibility remain the decisive factors in what AI becomes.

References and original publication dates

“Виртуелен патник низ време-просторот на холографски пергамент ја донесе глаголицата на Кирил и Методиј во Охрид,” Емитер, published 27.05.2024. Емитер+1

“Вештачката интелигенција е наш избор – како ќе ја храниме, така ќе се однесува,” Медиум, published 14.03.2024. medium.edu.mk

“ChatGPT-играчка што ќе го промени човештвото,” Медиум, published 07.08.2023. medium.edu.mk

“AI e носител на 4-тата индустриска револуција – Проф. д-р Анис Сефиданис (E9 Kakarotski Muabeti),” referenced by Porta.mk (search result metadata shows date 17.06.2023) and corresponding YouTube video link provided. Порта.мк+1

Note: During compilation, the Crnobelo and Porta.mk pages intermittently failed to load via the web tool (server disconnect), so I did not rely on them for any factual claims in this draft.