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AI respects and nurtures this interconnectedness Venerable Āyasmā Aggacitta is
rather than disrupting it. the founder of the Sāsanārakkha
● Integrate ethical considerations into AI Buddhist Sanctuary (SBS) in
development. Taiping, Perak, a Pāli scholar and a
● Design AI systems with a user-centric approach, meditation teacher.
ensuring they contribute to the well-being and
happiness of users rather than exploiting them. Ven. Min Wei is a teacher of e-learning at the
● Engage with Buddhist communities and other International Buddhist College (IBC) and an
stakeholders to gather feedback and ensure that AI independent translator of Buddhism.
aligns with Buddhist values and the well-being of all
sentient beings. Venerable Tenzin Tsepal was
● Develop AI systems that support mindfulness and ordained by HH The 14th Dalai
clear awareness, meditation, and ethical living, Lama in 2001 and received her
helping users cultivate inner well-being and higher ordination in Taiwan in
wisdom. 2019. She is currently a nun
residing at Sravasti Abbey, USA,
Min Wei: AI developers contribute to the happiness supporting Ven Thubten Chodron
and well-being of sentient beings by creating in her teachings.
technologies that assist in healthcare, optimize
resource management, enhance accessibility, provide
personalized services, and improve various aspects
of life. Furthermore, their work helps in developing
solutions that aim to improve quality of life, supports
mental health, enhances efficiency in industries, fosters
education, and assists individuals with disabilities,
ultimately aiming to enhance overall quality of life and
well-being for individuals and society.

Tsepal: I would advise all AI developers to follow
UNESCO’s “Recommendations on the Ethics of
Artificial Intelligence,” produced in November, 2021.
This framework highlights protection of human
rights and dignity, transparency and fairness, and the
importance of human oversight of AI systems. It has
an extensive policy Action Area which encourages
policymakers to implement core values and principles
into actions regarding data governance, environment,
and social wellbeing, and other areas. For Buddhists,
our motivation is most important, and concern for the
largest number of beings as well as the environment.
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