Trending Echoes Podcast | Strategic Foresight and Artificial Intelligence | Dr. Kais Hammami

In this insightful episode, recorded at the University of Tokyo, we are joined by Dr. Kais Hammami, Director of the Center for Strategic Foresight and Artificial Intelligence at ICESCO. The discussion navigates the intersection of strategic foresight, artificial intelligence (AI), ethics, and global collaboration. Episode Highlights: Historical and Conceptual Insights: Explores the historical evolution of foresight in the West and Arab-Islamic worlds, with references to pioneers like Ibn Khaldun and Mahdi Elmandjra. Introduces strategic foresight as a tool to analyze historical, present, and future trends, focusing on planning and scenario-based approaches. AI Integration in Foresight: Examines how AI tools enhance foresight through data analysis, scenario simulation, and monitoring. Discusses the pivotal "Riyadh Charter on Ethics of Artificial Intelligence," emphasizing AI's governance, ethics, and practical applications in the Arab-Islamic world. Global Collaboration: ICESCO's partnerships with organizations like the United Nations and regional leaders such as Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the UAE. Highlights regional workshops and initiatives aimed at building AI literacy and foresight capabilities, particularly in Africa and the Islamic world. Youth Engagement: Youth participation in drafting the AI charter reflects ICESCO's commitment to fostering the next generation's involvement in shaping ethical AI applications. Programs aim to empower young people to imagine their futures using strategic foresight tools. Foresight and AI in Practical Applications: The role of AI in addressing future challenges in education, employment, and global governance. Concerns about the societal impacts of AI, such as dependency on technology, loss of critical thinking, and diminishing personal intelligence. The Arab World and Japan: Explores opportunities for collaboration between the Arab world and Japan, focusing on technology, cultural preservation, and economic strategies. Highlights Japan as a model for integrating modern innovation with traditional values. Key Takeaways: Strategic foresight and AI provide essential frameworks for navigating rapid global changes. Collaboration between regions and cultures is critical for ethical and sustainable development in AI and foresight. Empowering youth and enhancing global partnerships are vital steps toward shaping a balanced future. Listen now to explore how strategic foresight and AI are reshaping our understanding of tomorrow! Subscribe to Trending Echoes for more engaging conversations. #TrendingEchoes #StrategicForesight #ArtificialIntelligence #AIInnovation #ForesightAndAI #AICharter #YouthEmpowerment #EthicalAI #GlobalCollaboration #TechnologyAndHumanity #ArtificialIntelligenceEthics #JapanAndArabWorld #FutureScenarios #ISESCO #ArabWorldLeadership #ForesightEvolution #AIAndSociety #PodcastConversations #TechForGood #AIInEducation #CrossCulturalInnovation