KARACHI – The Muslim Council of Elders participated in the Karachi World Book Fair 2025 for the first time, hosting a symposium on the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence (AI). The fair was held from December 18 to 22.
Titled “Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and the Responsibility of Religious and Educational Institutions,” the seminar focused on the growing impact of AI on society. Speakers emphasized the important role of religious and academic institutions in guiding responsible AI use.
The discussion highlighted that AI must serve human values, protect dignity, and promote social responsibility. Experts warned that without ethical frameworks, emerging technologies risk misuse, privacy violations, and the spread of misinformation.
The Muslim Council organized interactive sessions, allowing participants to discuss ethical challenges in AI applications. The event encouraged cooperation between technology developers and religious and educational bodies to ensure responsible innovation.
Students, researchers, and academics from various Pakistani institutions attended the symposium. They appreciated the Muslim Council’s initiative, noting its importance in fostering dialogue on contemporary issues and aligning technological development with shared human values.
The Council’s pavilion at the fair received attention from prominent officials, including Federal Minister for Education Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui and Sindh’s Minister for Education and Literacy Syed Sardar Ali Shah. Both praised the Council’s efforts in promoting ethical awareness in technology.
In recognition of its contribution, the Muslim Council of Elders was awarded the trophy for the best international participant at the Karachi World Book Fair 2025 by Syed Sardar Ali Shah. The accolade highlighted the Council’s role in bridging technology, ethics, and education.
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The event reinforced the Muslim Council’s commitment to guiding society in adopting new technologies responsibly, while promoting ethical standards that safeguard human rights and social welfare.
