Baku, Dec. 9 (BNA):  The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ICESCO), in cooperation with the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and the Ministry of Science and Education of Azerbaijan, launched the ICESCO AI Index for the Islamic World to measure trends in artificial intelligence development in the Member States.  The launch took place during an international conference on AI held in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku.

Dr. Salim bin Mohammed AlMalik, ICESCO Director General, said that the ICESCO Index will measure countries’ readiness, guide their policies, and encourage creativity in the field of Artificial Intelligence.  He noted that the Index project, which has been joined by nine leading countries in the Islamic world, comes within efforts to implement the Riyadh Charter on AI in the Islamic World, which serves as the ethical and strategic reference for ICESCO Member States.

Dr. AlMalik highlighted that the development of AI technologies should be based on three principles: Adapting the educational process for AI applications by disseminating guidelines and preparing teachers to employ AI technologies; empowering women and girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics; and providing an environment conducive to innovation and creativity in the Member States.

On her part, Leyla Aliyeva, Vice President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, underlined the importance of accurately assessing the impact of AI on societies and guiding youth to make use of the opportunities offered by this technology while raising their awareness of its risks.

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