The Euro-Mediterranean University Conference Issues the "Fez Declaration" on Human Civilisation and Artificial Intelligence

At the Conclusion of its Proceedings Under the Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI:


The Euro-Mediterranean University Conference Issues the "Fez Declaration" on Human Civilisation and Artificial Intelligence


The "Fez Declaration":

- Artificial intelligence represents a major opportunity to advance human progress, provided that universal values are respected.

- ⁠The challenges associated with algorithmic bias require the establishment of international regulatory frameworks.

- ⁠Artificial intelligence constitutes a strategic lever in international relations.

- ⁠The risks of cyber security, disinformation and hate speech require mechanisms for monitoring, early warning and response.

- ⁠The need to harness artificial intelligence to serve peace, sustainable development and the promotion of intercultural understanding.

The International Conference: “The Future of Human Civilisation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”, hosted by the Euro-Mediterranean University in the city of “Fez” in the Kingdom of Morocco, under the patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, issued the “Fez Message on Human Civilisation and Artificial Intelligence” at the conclusion of its proceedings. The event was attended by His Excellency the Secretary General of the Muslim World League and President of the International Union of Muslim Scholars, His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Muhammad Al-Issa, as the “keynote speaker” at the conference’s opening, alongside international figures, the UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilisations, and a select group of academics and intellectuals from 75 countries, with an attendance exceeding 2,000 people.
In the conference’s final statement, participants affirmed that artificial intelligence represents a major opportunity to advance human progress, provided it is developed within a framework that respects universal values, human dignity and the principles of fairness.
They stressed that the governance of artificial intelligence must be based on the principles of transparency, responsibility, accountability and explainability, thereby ensuring greater trust in intelligent systems.
They noted that the challenges associated with algorithmic bias and data quality require the establishment of appropriate and adaptable international regulatory frameworks, and that AI applications in healthcare and other fields open up promising prospects, whilst data protection and scientific reliability must be ensured.
They emphasised that building trust in AI systems requires the development of mechanisms for evaluation, auditing and oversight, whilst better integrating the human dimension.
They emphasised that artificial intelligence constitutes a strategic lever in international relations, which calls for strengthening multilateral cooperation to avoid technological imbalances and fragmentation, and to prevent it from being held hostage by certain parties at the expense of others.
They also affirmed that the risks associated with cybersecurity, disinformation and hate speech require the development of effective monitoring, early warning and response mechanisms, calling for the promotion of AI models that take cultural and linguistic specificities into account, thereby strengthening digital sovereignty and ensuring equitable access to this technology.
They noted that investment in youth, human capital and infrastructure is a fundamental pillar for building a responsible and inclusive digital future.
They concluded by emphasising the need to harness artificial intelligence to serve peace and sustainable development and to foster rapprochement between cultures and civilisations.
The conference featured four plenary sessions. The first addressed the topic “Questions of transparency, accountability and trust: the foundations of global governance in the age of artificial intelligence”, the second addressed “Applications and ethics of artificial intelligence in the field of health”, whilst the third addressed “Artificial Intelligence as an Opportunity to Revive Shared Human Values”, and the fourth session discussed “Scenarios for the Future of Civilisation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”.
Five parallel sessions were also held, discussing the following topics: “Coexistence in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”, “The Governance of Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Development”, “The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: From Principles to Civilisational Practices”, “Artificial Intelligence and the Technological Revolution: Cyber Security, Health and Smart Cities in the Post-Modern Era", and "Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems: Robots and Smart Infrastructure for the Cities of the Future".
In addition to lectures and meetings, these events collectively formed an international forum for dialogue and strategic thinking on the profound transformations brought about by artificial intelligence.