emirates7 - During the 34th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, the Muslim Council of Elders featured a seminar titled *“Ethics of Artificial Intelligence Usage”* at its pavilion, as part of its cultural and intellectual programming. The session was led by Dr. Mohamed Abdulzaher, CEO of the Artificial Intelligence Journalism Foundation for Research and Forecasting (AIJRF).
Dr. Abdulzaher opened the seminar by stressing the urgent need for comprehensive ethical and legal frameworks to govern the development and use of AI technologies, aiming to ensure responsible deployment and protect personal privacy.
He highlighted that tools like ChatGPT and Gemini represent only a fraction of the broader AI landscape. He revealed that the number of AI applications had grown from around 35,000 in 2018 to 50,000 in 2024, with expectations that this number will surpass one million by the end of 2025.
Clarifying a common misconception, Dr. Abdulzaher explained the difference between AI "tools" and "applications": tools like ChatGPT serve as operational components, whereas applications refer to full-fledged AI systems embedded within broader environments. With the sector’s rapid growth, he emphasized the pressing need for solid ethical regulations, cautioning that unchecked use could pose societal and individual threats as companies compete to develop faster, more accurate AI services.
He also urged journalists and media organizations to be transparent about their use of AI in content creation. Moreover, he called upon legislators to draft and enforce laws that govern AI use across both public and private domains. “AI is not a replacement for humans,” he stated. “It should be used to augment human capabilities.”
Dr. Abdulzaher went on to assert that AI does not threaten jobs but rather challenges individuals who fail to adapt their skills. He noted that AI tools are already involved in over 50 million jobs globally, contributing significantly to economic growth.
He concluded with a strong message about mindful technology use: “AI is a powerful tool, but it cannot replace the human intellect. Our goal should be to control it—not be controlled by it.”
The Muslim Council of Elders’ pavilion at the 2025 fair showcases over 250 cultural and intellectual works, including newly released titles from Al-Hokama Publishing.
Dr. Abdulzaher opened the seminar by stressing the urgent need for comprehensive ethical and legal frameworks to govern the development and use of AI technologies, aiming to ensure responsible deployment and protect personal privacy.
He highlighted that tools like ChatGPT and Gemini represent only a fraction of the broader AI landscape. He revealed that the number of AI applications had grown from around 35,000 in 2018 to 50,000 in 2024, with expectations that this number will surpass one million by the end of 2025.
Clarifying a common misconception, Dr. Abdulzaher explained the difference between AI "tools" and "applications": tools like ChatGPT serve as operational components, whereas applications refer to full-fledged AI systems embedded within broader environments. With the sector’s rapid growth, he emphasized the pressing need for solid ethical regulations, cautioning that unchecked use could pose societal and individual threats as companies compete to develop faster, more accurate AI services.
He also urged journalists and media organizations to be transparent about their use of AI in content creation. Moreover, he called upon legislators to draft and enforce laws that govern AI use across both public and private domains. “AI is not a replacement for humans,” he stated. “It should be used to augment human capabilities.”
Dr. Abdulzaher went on to assert that AI does not threaten jobs but rather challenges individuals who fail to adapt their skills. He noted that AI tools are already involved in over 50 million jobs globally, contributing significantly to economic growth.
He concluded with a strong message about mindful technology use: “AI is a powerful tool, but it cannot replace the human intellect. Our goal should be to control it—not be controlled by it.”
The Muslim Council of Elders’ pavilion at the 2025 fair showcases over 250 cultural and intellectual works, including newly released titles from Al-Hokama Publishing.