UNESCO and the Government of Uzbekistan Launch an International Award for AI Ethics
UNESCO, in cooperation with the Government of Uzbekistan, has established the “UNESCO–Uzbekistan Al-Biruni Award” to recognize ethical approaches in artificial intelligence research, scientific cooperation and practical applications at all levels. |
To promote ethical research in the field of artificial intelligence, UNESCO, in cooperation with the Government of Uzbekistan, has established the “UNESCO–Uzbekistan Al-Biruni Award”. Named after the great scholar Al-Biruni, a symbol of scientific advancement and cultural exchange, the Award aims to encourage scientific cooperation, international dialogue and the responsible use of artificial intelligence.
The Award will be presented every two years to three laureates, who may be individuals, institutions or organizations whose scientific achievements, effective policymaking or practical innovations have made a significant contribution to advancing ethics in artificial intelligence. These achievements must also be aligned with the principles of UNESCO’s Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence.
The first edition of the Award will be held in November 2025 in the historic city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. This event represents an important step towards fulfilling UNESCO’s mission of harnessing emerging technologies to serve all humanity.
Nomination and Selection Guidelines
The nomination process for the Award is now open, and interested candidates have until 30 June 2025 to submit their applications. There is no age limit for candidates. In line with its global priority of gender equality, UNESCO particularly welcomes the participation of women scientists and experts in this process.
It should be noted that nominations for the Award may be submitted through the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO, UNESCO Chairs, Category 2 Centres and Institutes, international scientific unions, or non-governmental organizations in official partnership with UNESCO and active in the field addressed by the Award.
Further information on the nomination process is available at the following link:
https://www.unesco.org/en/prizes/beruniy
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