Vietnam’s Top Minds Sound Alarm: AI Alone Is Not Enough — How Merging Human and Artificial Intelligence is Shaping 2025
Leading experts urge Vietnam to blend AI with human intellect for sustainable growth, as risks and opportunities surge in the digital age.
- 30+ years: Duration AI has been quietly evolving before its recent boom
- 15 years: Powerful acceleration of AI with Industry 5.0
- $15.7 trillion: Estimated global AI contribution to economy by 2030 (PWC)
- 2 new policies: Vietnam’s bold strategies (NQ 57, NQ 68) for tech innovation and private sector growth
Vietnam is racing to the frontlines of digital transformation, but recent warnings at a high-level science summit suggest the nation’s future depends on a powerful new hybrid: merging human intelligence with artificial intelligence.
On the global stage, major players—from OpenAI to Google—are accelerating AI innovation. Now, Vietnam is taking bold steps too, but top leaders say raw computing power and software alone won’t secure a competitive edge. The recent workshop, gathering luminaries like Dr. Đỗ Tiến Thịnh (National Innovation Center), Dr. Vũ Thị Kim Chi (Quảng Ninh Department of Science and Technology), PGS.TS Lê Trung Thành (VNU University of Economics), Đỗ Đức (ETLabs, Australia), and Professor Trần Ngọc Anh (Indiana University, USA), zeroed in on charting a human-centric AI path toward sustainable, responsible progress.
Q: Why Is Vietnam Pushing to Merge AI with Human Intelligence Right Now?
As Vietnam implements Resolution 57-NQ/TW for science and innovation breakthroughs and Resolution 68-NQ/TW for private sector growth, the digital landscape is evolving at breakneck speed. According to PGS.TS Lê Trung Thành, to thrive in a world powered by Industry 5.0, Vietnam must not only adopt cutting-edge AI technology but also supercharge it by integrating unique human strengths—creativity, empathy, and ethical judgment.
Q: What Key Risks and Opportunities Does AI Pose in 2025?
Đỗ Đức, CEO of ETLabs, highlighted that while AI’s imaginative capacity is soaring, unchecked advancements could pose serious risks—especially when ethical controls fall behind. He explained that as AI learns and adapts, it risks outpacing human oversight, making careful, balanced use more crucial than ever. The world’s leading economies now demand responsible, accountable AI to prevent dangerous misuse.
On the other hand, the right strategies could unleash massive economic and social gains, from transforming industries to boosting creative sectors. Vietnam has the potential to leapfrog regional competitors if it integrates AI responsibly.
How-To: Harness Hybrid Intelligence for a Better Future
Professor Trần Ngọc Anh proposed a powerful roadmap: maximize “integrated intelligence” by multiplying natural intelligence with human knowledge and artificial intelligence. He underscored that Vietnam’s greatest shield in the AI era is precisely its human ingenuity—and learning to harness this with AI holds the key to sustainable competitiveness.
Q: What Practical Models and Solutions Are Being Discussed?
The summit buzzed with ideas—from hybrid education programs blending AI with socio-emotional training, to new digital management tools that rely on both algorithmic power and expert judgment. Stakeholders discussed real-world models already succeeding in advanced economies, adapted for Vietnam’s unique context. Experts pointed out that a human-in-the-loop strategy, where AI handles scale and speed while humans make critical decisions, will dominate in sectors from finance to healthcare.
How Can Vietnam Maintain Its Edge?
- Continually upskill the national workforce in ethical AI management and creative problem-solving
- Promote collaboration across universities, tech companies, and global partners (MIT, Indiana University)
- Impose rigorous standards for responsible AI use and balancing regulation with innovation
- Foster a culture of lifelong learning and cross-disciplinary cooperation
Vietnam’s innovation community is clear: the future will be won not just by smarter machines, but by the fusion of AI and human brilliance.
Stay Ahead: Make Hybrid Intelligence Your Advantage in 2025!
- Review your own AI use—do you understand what it does and where the risks lie?
- Join workshops or online courses on human-AI collaboration
- Support policies and organizations that promote ethical, human-centric AI innovation
- Network with experts at events and track cutting-edge research on digital transformation
Now is the moment to act—shape Vietnam’s AI future by fusing technology with the irreplaceable spark of human wisdom.
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