Muslim Council of Elders Participates in International Panel Discussion on Artificial Intelligence and Cultural Diversity in Kazakhstan
The Muslim Council of Elders took part in a panel discussion titled “Artificial Intelligence and Cultural Diversity: In Search of Universal Ethics”, held virtually and organized by the International Center for Interreligious Dialogue in Kazakhstan in partnership with the Baku International Center for Intercultural Dialogue. The session brought together prominent religious and intellectual leaders as well as AI experts from leading global universities.
During the discussion, Mohamed Al-Amin, Director-General of the Muslim Council of Elders’ Regional Office in Central Asia, emphasized that artificial intelligence is no longer merely a technological advancement but has become a profound ethical and human test. Societies and decision-makers must ensure that technology is harnessed to serve human dignity, foster mutual understanding, and promote peace among peoples. He noted that AI has the potential to address major humanitarian challenges—such as eradicating poverty, combating diseases, and enhancing cross-cultural communication—yet the absence of ethical frameworks could turn it into a source of inequality and social risk.
He highlighted the Council’s strong focus on technology and ethics, citing the regional workshop it organized in Central Asia in collaboration with L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University and the Kazakh Senate, titled “Artificial Intelligence and Ethics - A Sustainable Future” in Astana. The workshop concluded that AI is as much an ethical revolution as a technological one and requires international cooperation to ensure its responsible and equitable use.
Al-Amin also announced upcoming events organized by the Council’s Regional Office in Turkistan and Almaty during November and December, focusing on media and peace journalism in the age of artificial intelligence, with the aim of raising societal awareness and promoting the use of AI technologies to support civil peace and intercultural communication.
The session saw broad participation from government officials, representatives of diverse religious institutions, and AI experts from global universities. Speakers explored mechanisms for ensuring the ethical responsibility of intelligent systems, the role of religious and cultural traditions in enriching AI ethics frameworks, and the importance of developing legal and policy frameworks that promote the responsible use of modern technologies.
The discussion concluded with a strong call to formulate universal ethics for artificial intelligence drawn from shared human values, reflecting cultural diversity while safeguarding justice and human dignity in the digital age.