MCE to Host AI Ethics Workshop in Astana

The Muslim Council of Elders' Central Asia branch in collaboration with L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University and the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, will host a regional workshop titled "Artificial Intelligence and Ethics: A Sustainable Future" in Astana, Kazakhstan. 

This pioneering event brings together policymakers, academics, and industry leaders from across Central Asia to explore the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence and its role in sustainable development.

The workshop will feature prominent voices such as L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University Rector Sydykov Yerlan Battashevich, Senate Deputy Chairman Zhakip Kazhmanovich Asanov, and Muslim Council of Elders – Central Asia Director Mohamed Elamin Atta Amin Mohamed. It will unite experts from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia to discuss artificial intelligence governance, human rights, and innovative applications in education, healthcare, and regional cooperation. 

The event will also feature the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University and the Muslim Council of Elders' Central Asia branch, solidifying their commitment to ongoing collaboration on artificial intelligence ethics and innovation.

The workshop aims to tackle critical ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence, including data privacy, accountability, and bias mitigation, while promoting governance models that ensure fairness and inclusivity. Topics will span biometric data protection, synthetic medical data generation, and the digital potential of the Kazakh language, reflecting the region’s technological and cultural priorities.

 This initiative aligns with the Muslim Council of Elders’ mission to foster dialogue and ethical progress, extending its influence from interfaith harmony to the responsible advancement of technology.

"Artificial Intelligence and Ethics: A Sustainable Future" will conclude with a workshop declaration, affirming a shared commitment to responsible artificial intelligence development.

 By fostering collaboration among academia, government, and industry, the event promises to deliver actionable policy recommendations for Kazakhstan and Central Asia, reinforcing the role of ethical innovation in building a more inclusive future.