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Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming our world, but are Muslims prepared for what is coming?
In this episode of The Thinking Muslim, we are joined by Dr Waleed Kadous, one of the leading voices in Artificial Intelligence, to explore the opportunities, risks, and profound ethical questions surrounding AI. From the future of work and the concentration of power in Big Tech, to Islamic ethics, religious guidance and the possibility of AI systems shaped by Islamic values. This conversation examines what may be one of the defining technologies of our time.
As AI advances at an unprecedented pace, who will control it? Can it be aligned with moral principles? Will it empower communities or deepen existing inequalities? And what does all of this mean for Muslims seeking to navigate a rapidly changing world?
This is a conversation about technology, power, faith, and the future. Let us know what you think in the comments below!
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:32 -Can AI Replace Human Jobs? Could It Influence Future Islamic Scholarship?
12:45 - Understanding the Fundamentals of AI
19:05 - Where Do Companies Fit Within the AI Landscape?
23:29 - The Powerful Players in AI: Ethics, Morality, and Influence
32:04 - Islamic Moral Frameworks and AI: Is an Islamic AI Possible?
37:00 -Frontier Models and Faith: AI Designed to Support Religious Practice
40:04 - Big Tech, Military Power, and Technological Sovereignty: The Case of Palantir
50:10 -Why the Muslim Community Must Prepare for the AI Revolution
53:37 - Signs of Progress: A Step in the Right Direction?
57:42 - The Barriers to Building AI: Why Only a Few Can Create Frontier Models
1:00:29 - What Can We Learn from China's Approach to AI?
1:05:46 - AI and the Future of Research: Is AI a Fitnah?
1:09:50 - Politics, Power, and the Global AI Landscape
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Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming our world, but are Muslims prepared for what is coming?
In this episode of The Thinking Muslim, we are joined by Dr Waleed Kadous, one of the leading voices in Artificial Intelligence, to explore the opportunities, risks, and profound ethical questions surrounding AI. From the future of work and the concentration of power in Big Tech, to Islamic ethics, religious guidance and the possibility of AI systems shaped by Islamic values. This conversation examines what may be one of the defining technologies of our time.
As AI advances at an unprecedented pace, who will control it? Can it be aligned with moral principles? Will it empower communities or deepen existing inequalities? And what does all of this mean for Muslims seeking to navigate a rapidly changing world?
This is a conversation about technology, power, faith, and the future. Let us know what you think in the comments below!
Find Dr. Waleed Kadous here:
X:
Or give your one-off donation here:
Subscribe to our Dubbed Channels
Arabic:
French:
Spanish:
Listen to the audio version of the podcast:
Spotify:
Apple Podcasts:
Purchase our Thinking Muslim mug:
Find us on:
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Find Muhammad Jalal here:
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Disclaimer:
The views expressed in this video are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent the views of the host, producers, platform, or any affiliated organisation. This content is provided for lawful, informational, and analytical purposes only, and should not be taken as professional advice. Viewer discretion is advised.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:32 -Can AI Replace Human Jobs? Could It Influence Future Islamic Scholarship?
12:45 - Understanding the Fundamentals of AI
19:05 - Where Do Companies Fit Within the AI Landscape?
23:29 - The Powerful Players in AI: Ethics, Morality, and Influence
32:04 - Islamic Moral Frameworks and AI: Is an Islamic AI Possible?
37:00 -Frontier Models and Faith: AI Designed to Support Religious Practice
40:04 - Big Tech, Military Power, and Technological Sovereignty: The Case of Palantir
50:10 -Why the Muslim Community Must Prepare for the AI Revolution
53:37 - Signs of Progress: A Step in the Right Direction?
57:42 - The Barriers to Building AI: Why Only a Few Can Create Frontier Models
1:00:29 - What Can We Learn from China's Approach to AI?
1:05:46 - AI and the Future of Research: Is AI a Fitnah?
1:09:50 - Politics, Power, and the Global AI Landscape
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