By Benjamin Akoto, GNA
Sunyani (Bono), Oct. 22, GNA – Mr Philimon Gyabaa, Senior Assistant Registrar at the Sunyani Technical University (STU), has urged organisations to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance productivity and improve the quality of work output.
He said the use of AI reduced inefficiencies, supported informed decision-making and was increasingly becoming an indispensable tool in the modern workplace.
Mr Gyabaa, an AI trainer and Founder of Persevera AI Solutions, made the call in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Sunyani.
He noted that organisations could not afford to remain stagnant in the rapidly evolving field of AI and technology.
According to him, while discussions about AI had become widespread, professionals and organisations needed to move beyond awareness and focus on the practical application of the technology.
“Knowing about the existence of AI is different from understanding how to use it effectively,” he said, adding that “AI’s real value lay not in the excitement surrounding the technology, but in the practical application to everyday challenges.”
Mr Gyabaa explained that AI tools could support a broad range of professional tasks, including research, report writing, information analysis, presentation development, customer communication, and business information management.
He said AI was not restricted to any particular profession, stressing that its usefulness depended on identifying the right tasks, selecting appropriate tools, and applying them responsibly.
Mr Gyabaa advised organisations and professionals not to adopt AI simply because it was fashionable, but to understand where it could improve efficiency, where human judgement remained essential and where its use could pose risks.
He said AI presented enormous opportunities beyond increasing productivity and highlighted its ability to reduce the time spent on repetitive and time-consuming tasks.
Mr Gyabaa noted, however, that while AI could assist with various work processes, users remained responsible for ensuring the quality, accuracy, and appropriateness of the final output.
He encouraged organisations to build the AI capacities of their personnel to improve productivity, streamline operations, and enhance overall workplace efficiency.
Mr Gyabaa said the effective use of AI required practical skills, including the ability to provide clear instructions, supply relevant context, assess generated responses, and refine outputs to meet specific professional needs.
He cautioned that AI systems could sometimes generate inaccurate information, make unsupported claims, or overlook critical details, making it necessary for users to verify important information before relying on it.
Mr Gyabaa further urged organisations to prioritise confidentiality, data protection and professional standards when adopting AI tools, warning against the disclosure of sensitive organisational or personal information through AI platforms.
GNA
Edited by Dennis Peprah/Lydia Kukua Asamoah
Reporter: Benjamin Akoto
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