Beaconhouse National University (BNU)

Riaz delved into the transformative role of AI in history education, highlighting tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot. She emphasized AI’s potential to move beyond traditional rote learning by making historical narratives more engaging and immersive. Through AI-powered visualizations, she traced key moments in history—from the advent of Islam (570–632) to Mehmed II’s conquest of Constantinople in 1453 and Pakistan’s creation in 1947. The session also explored the journeys of Ibn Battuta, Ghalib’s reflections on the events of 1857, and the symbolic architecture of Minar-e-Pakistan, illustrating how AI can bring history to life. Concluding with a thought-provoking Q&A, Riaz discussed AI-driven storytelling and its role in preserving and interpreting history with innovation and awareness. She reinforced the timeless principle that “the price of freedom is eternal vigilance,” underscoring the responsibility of educators and technologists in shaping historical narratives for future generations.