Córdoba drives the debate on Artificial Intelligence in engineering

The Córdoba Civil Engineers Association, together with the provincial Ministry of Infrastructure, led the Second Conference on Artificial Intelligence. The event, which was free and open to the public, took place on October 14 and 15 in the EPEC auditorium, at La Tablada 350. The initiative brought together academic and technological leaders to discuss the scope of AI in engineering, architecture, and public management.

During the first day, new technological trends and applications of artificial neural networks were addressed. Experts such as Francisco Tamarit, Sergio Manes, and Rodrigo Fábrega gave presentations, analyzing the potential of AI in urban and educational planning. In addition, Laura Díaz Dávila, from UNC, highlighted the role of scientific knowledge as the foundation for an ethical and sustainable use of these tools.

The second day, meanwhile, focused on the integration of AI with education and organizational management. Legislator Leonardo Limia, engineer Marcelo Rabozzi, and representatives from Holcim and Uvitec participated. All agreed that intelligent automation demands new human skills and a review of existing regulatory and professional frameworks.

Collaborative design between humans and machines

The specialists agreed that AI doesn't replace professionals, but rather expands their creative and analytical possibilities. Design, once a solitary process, is now transformed into a shared task where the tool proposes, suggests, and allows for the exploration of new alternatives. The key, they noted, is to use technology to enhance human intuition, not to suppress it.

The current challenge is no longer to produce a single version of a project, but to choose among dozens of options caused in seconds. AI streamlines processes, reduces errors, and frees up time for creativity, but it requires a critical perspective on its results. "The professional must retain control and decide when to stop," the speakers agreed.

In addition, the global concentration of technology and its impact on digital sovereignty were discussed. Today, the five largest corporations in the sector account for 1.5% of the world's GDP, whereas 25 years ago they represented only 0.1%. That gap, they warned, raises a potential dilemma regarding the democratization of knowledge.