Ethical horizons in the digital age

Policymakers, academics and technology leaders gather for inaugural conference

LOS ANGELES, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Islamic Center of Southern California and the Bayan Islamic Higher School are proud to host a unique conference, “Islam and artificial intelligence: ethical horizons in the digital age”, on Saturday May 11, 2024. This event will take place at the Islamic Center of Southern Californiabringing together a diverse group of academics, technologists and community leaders to explore the intersections of artificial intelligence, ethics and Islamic values.

Event details:

Date: May 11, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Islamic Center of Southern California
Registration: http://bayanonline.org/ai

The conference will look at the ethical, social and economic implications of artificial intelligence seen through the eyes of the Muslim community and other conscientious thinkers. This event is not just an academic exploration but a community development exercise where the wisdom of Islamic tradition meets modern technological innovation.

Opening speech

“Dignity in the Digital Age: Making Technology Work for All of Us,” Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17).

Group discussions:

• “Prometheus and the Eternal Struggle Against Techne”: Examining AI through various Muslim and philosophical lenses, with speakers like Dr. Rushain Abbassi of Stanford University and Dr. Khalid Kadir of the University of California, Berkeley.
• “AI as a force for good”: discussion of the potential of AI to address global challenges, with Ahmed Réza (Yobi), Ahson Ahmed (Ripcord), and Hazem Mahmoud (Patrick J. McGovern Foundation).
• “AI Politics and Ethics”: exploring the impact of bias in algorithms on society, with insights from Dina Chehata, Esq. (CAIR) and Sireen Sawaf, Esq. (Deputy City Attorney).
• “Muslim women in AI”: focus on transparency, trust and legal risks, with panelists like Shabnam Tai Hofer, Esq., Leslie Hood (Microsoft) and Sujude Dalieh (Jazz Venture Partners).

“Technology, when guided by the ethical compass of our faith, has the potential to improve society on a significant scale. This conference is a call to action for thoughtful integration of AI into our frameworks ethical and moral,” said Ashraf Habbak, former board member of the Islamic Center of Southern California.

Dr. Jibril Latifthe dean of Bayan Islamic Graduate School added: “This conference is designed to illuminate the pathways where Islamic teachings intersect with modern technologies, ensuring that AI advances in a way that is beneficial and fair to all. communities. »

About the Islamic Center of Southern California

The Islamic Center of Southern California was founded in 1952 located in the heart of Los Angeles serves a diverse Muslim population in the Greater Los Angeles. The Islamic Center promotes a Muslim American identity and a commitment to diversity, open-mindedness, civic engagement and community building. For more information, visit islamiccenter.com.

About Bayan Islamic Higher School

Founded in 2011, Bayan Islamic Graduate School is an independent, nonprofit Islamic educational institution offering accredited degree programs in Islamic Studies, Islamic Leadership, Islamic Theology, Islamic Education, and Islamic Chaplaincy. Bayan’s mission is to provide world-class, non-sectarian education, producing dynamic and ethical leaders and scholars grounded in Islamic tradition. For more information, visit bayanonline.org.

Media Contact:

Dr. John Hall
Bayan
310-905-8200

SOURCE Bayan