1. Islam for AI: What contributions can an Islamic worldview, emphasizing Truth, Justice, and the nobility of human beings, make to the current debate on AI's role in society? Should we view human beings merely as data products to serve the agendas of large technology companies? Should we accept the premise that Artificial Intelligence is superior to human intelligence, and that data understands us better than we understand ourselves? What about Transhumanism?
From an Islamic perspective, "human beings are seen as noble, symmetrical forms endowed with souls. These souls, when freed from the distractions of senses and passions, can become windows onto the Reality that this world merely reflects in a distorted manner"*. How does this view of humanity guide the ethics of AI? What theological perspectives within Islam address AI, exploring questions of free will, consciousness, and AI's successful integration in society?
2. AI for Islam: Conversely, how can AI assist Islamic scholarship? How can it be used to combat Islamophobia? What are the ethical considerations of integrating AI into Islamic societies, particularly concerning privacy, autonomy, justice, and decision-making? What opportunities exist for utilizing AI in ways that benefit Islamic communities, such as in education, healthcare, and environmental stewardship, in adherence to Islamic ethical principles? How can we develop guidelines for the ethical development and deployment of AI technologies in accordance with Islamic teachings?
* This view is noted by Sh. AbdalHakim Murad in his introduction to 'Lives of Man' by Imam al-Haddad.