Islamic nations to ratify first joint document on AI: science minister

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC-15) is set to approve its first joint document on artificial intelligence (AI) during the 2nd Ministerial Meeting of the OIC-15 Dialogue Platform, scheduled for May 18-20 in Tehran, Tehran Times reported. Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, Iran’s Science, Research, and Technology Minister, announced the event, highlighting the platform’s goal to leverage the scientific and technological capacities of Islamic countries to address shared challenges.

The meeting’s theme, “Innovation in Science and Technology through using AI: A strategy for excellence, a bright future for the Islamic World,” aims to foster convergence in science and technology policies across member states. The platform also focuses on enhancing the role of science, technology, and education in economic growth.