The Interfaith Alliance for Safer Communities is organizing the third round of discussions under the Faith-AI Compass Covenant in Nairobi, Kenya. The meeting will bring together religious leaders, technology industry representatives, academics, and policymakers to examine the rapid changes driven by artificial intelligence and consider their consequences for humanity and society.
The roundtable discussion will be jointly chaired by Dana Humaid, CEO of the Interfaith Alliance for Safer Communities; Baroness Joanna Shields, the Alliance's lead partner for the initiative; and Dr. Mustafa Y. Ali, Secretary-General of the Global Network of Religions for Children and Executive Director of Arigatou International. The discussions will focus on the ethical questions raised by AI and its impact on human life.
Key topics to be discussed include accountability in AI development, ethical safeguards, and the importance of human values in shaping emerging technologies. The participants will also explore how religious institutions, technology companies, academic institutions, and policymakers can work together to address the challenges and opportunities presented by AI.
The Faith-AI Compass Covenant serves as a global forum for religious leaders, technology specialists, and policymakers to help define the ethical principles underpinning future AI systems. The initiative seeks to ensure that technological progress upholds human dignity, promotes responsible conduct, and serves the common good.
This meeting builds on previous discussions held in New York and Paris, and will advance the initiative's exploration of AI's future. The Nairobi roundtable aims to bring together diverse perspectives and expertise to inform the development of AI systems that are aligned with human values and promote the well-being of society.
The meeting is scheduled to take place on October 13, 2026, in Nairobi. The discussions will provide a platform for stakeholders to share their insights and experiences, and to identify areas for collaboration and cooperation in addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by AI.
The Faith-AI Compass Covenant initiative has been gaining momentum globally, with various stakeholders expressing their support for the effort to promote responsible AI development. The Nairobi meeting is expected to contribute to the ongoing global conversation on AI ethics and governance.
Key points
- The meeting aims to advance the exploration of AI's future, with a focus on the ethical questions it raises and its impact on human life.
- The Faith-AI Compass Covenant serves as a global forum for defining the ethical principles underpinning future AI systems.
- The initiative seeks to ensure that technological progress upholds human dignity, promotes responsible conduct, and serves the common good.
