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, hosted a regional workshop titled "Artificial Intelligence and Ethics: A Sustainable Future" on February 26, 2025, in Astana. This event gathered policymakers, academics, and industry leaders from across Central Asia to explore the ethical dimensions of AI and its role in sustainable development.

According to Emirates News Agency, the workshop featured prominent speakers like 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 united experts from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia to discuss topics such as artificial intelligence governance, human rights, and innovative applications in education, healthcare, and regional cooperation.

The event also saw the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University and the Muslim Council of Elders' Central Asia branch, emphasizing their commitment to ongoing collaboration on AI ethics and innovation. Discussions addressed ethical challenges posed by AI, including data privacy, accountability, and bias mitigation, while promoting governance models that ensure fairness and inclusivity.

Topics covered included biometric data protection, synthetic medical data generation, and the digital potential of the Kazakh language, highlighting 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.

The workshop concluded with a declaration affirming a shared commitment to responsible AI development. By fostering collaboration among academia, government, and industry, the event aims to deliver actionable policy recommendations for Kazakhstan and Central Asia, reinforcing the role of ethical innovation in building a more inclusive future.