THE IMPACT OF AI IN INTERFAITH DIALOGUE AND COOPERATION: A DESCRIPTIVE DISCOURSE
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.55197/qjssh.v7i3.862Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence (AI), interfaith dialogue, interfaith cooperation, descriptive discourse, cultural understandingAbstract
This paper investigates the transformative influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in promoting interfaith dialoque and cooperation, providing a detailed analysis of its applications, implications, and socio-cultural effects. The research, located at the convergence of technology and religious pluralism, utilises a mixed-methods approach that includes qualitative interviews and case studies with religious leaders and interfaith organisations employing AI-driven tools, as well as quantitative analyses of engagement metrics and sentiment data. Research demonstrates that AI markedly improves interfaith communication by facilitating inclusive, instantaneous, and context-sensitive discourse. Participants indicated enhanced outreach, empathetic interaction, and diminished intergroup bias enabled by technology including natural language processing, automated translation, and AI-mediated conversation analysis. The study emphasises AI's capacity to enhance ethical decision-making frameworks and promote culturally competent health communication, ultimately reinforcing community-based health efforts rooted in interfaith partnership. The research enhances discussions on the ethical application of AI in socially intricate areas by considering both technological effectiveness and theological awareness. It emphasises AI's ability to facilitate religious comprehension while also enhancing social unity, digital inclusiveness, and community resilience. This study promotes multidisciplinary research by demonstrating the strategic integration of AI into faith-based digital ecosystems to tackle greater societal issues. The ramifications encompass policy formulation, ethical governance, and intersectoral collaboration, establishing AI as a viable tool for fostering sustainable, value-oriented discourse across religious divides in progressively pluralistic society. Ultimately, this study contributes to the broader discourse on the integration of AI within social frameworks, showcasing its potential to transform interfaith interactions, enhance collective wellbeing, and inform strategies for fostering cooperation across diverse religious landscapes, highlighting the importance of AI as a tool not just for dialogue, but for reinforcing community health through collaborative, faith-informed initiatives.
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