Lahore, Syeda Fatima Binte Aziz, a student of Economics and Political Science at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), is making waves in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and design while still pursuing her undergraduate degree. Aziz has already achieved notable success as the Head of Brand at Autoblocks AI, a Design Specialist at Not A Bot, and a Project Head at the World Economic Forum, alongside being a Dean’s Honour List Awardee in 2023.
According to Lahore University of Management Sciences, Aziz’s journey is a testament to her multifaceted talents and the supportive academic environment at LUMS. Her foray into the intersecting worlds of politics, economics, and digital art showcases how academic flexibility can nurture diverse interests. Coming from a family in Peshawar that prioritizes education, Aziz was inspired by her brother, a University of Pennsylvania graduate and Harvard researcher, to aim high. Her passion for art, ranging from traditional mediums to digital design, found a unique expression as she ventured into the realm of AI through her work with Autoblocks AI and the newsletter Not A Bot.
Aziz’s involvement in various student societies, particularly the Economics Society at LUMS, reflects her commitment to balancing academic, professional, and extracurricular pursuits. Her role at Autoblocks AI, a startup focusing on collaborative AI product creation, allowed her to dive deep into the technical aspects of AI, translating complex concepts into tangible designs. This experience was further enriched by her volunteer work with A.I. for Anyone before the era of ChatGPT, where she contributed to democratizing AI education and collaborated with initiatives like the Mark Cuban Foundation.
Her design contributions to Not A Bot, an AI-focused newsletter with a significant global readership, including high-profile figures like Mark Cuban, underscore the impact of her work in making AI more accessible and understandable to a broad audience. Aziz’s academic projects, including essays on AI’s potential to assist lawyers in court, demonstrate her ability to integrate her interests in AI with her academic studies.
As Aziz contemplates her future, the possibility of continuing her work at Autoblocks AI competes with her academic aspirations, including a potential Master’s in Public Policy. Her journey illustrates the dynamic path that a commitment to interdisciplinary exploration can forge, blending the analytical with the creative to achieve remarkable outcomes.