Week 11: Nature, Technology, and AI

Question 1

How does the Quran refer to Earth in relation to humanity?

Answer 1

That the Earth is a carpet for humanity. Comfortable, resourceful, and beautiful

Question 2

Were humans the only entities God asked to be guardians of the Earth?

Answer 2

No. God also asked the mountains, but they were not willing to take the mantle

Question 3

Why did the angels object to God placing guardians on the Earth?

Answer 3

The angels objected because previous guardians ruined it and themselves

Question 4

What is humanity’s role on Earth?

Answer 4

To be reciprocal with it. They have a responsibility to not compromise future generations’ lives

Question 5

How is Saudi Arabia trying to diversify its economy?

Answer 5

Saudi Arabia is trying to move away from oil to toursim and AI. It has established new economic zones (Saudi Vision 2030)

Question 6

What six sentiments did Saudi Arabia’s Global AI Summit agree on?

Answer 6

1. Transparency
2. Inclusion
3. Accountability
4. Impartiality
5. Reliability
6. Security and privacy

Question 7

What are some critiques of AI and its associated hype?

Answer 7

That its lofty goals are just dreamy sentiments.

AI will only be a reflection of humanity and all its biases.

Question 8

Why do some people want to ban social media and/or smartphones for teenagers?

Answer 8

People want to ban social media/smartphones because of their addictive and exploitive qualities

Question 9

What are three critiques of banning social media/smartphone usage among teenagers?

Answer 9

1. It is a parental problem, not a government problem.
2. It’s too difficult to regulate/moderate
3. It requires a broad ban. Parents working on their own kids would not be enough