OFFSTONE JUNE EDITION 2024

38 creating digital content, coding, answering questions, and solving problems quickly and cheaply. We use AI in our daily lives more than we know, immersing us in this AI-fuelled surrounding like fish immersed in water to survive. In Chen et al. study in 2023, they suggested that GAI revolutionizes data analysis in industry and academia, supporting decision-making in financial markets and predicting firms' risk-management capabilities and stock return performance. AI is increasing efficiency in many industries. However, people also exploit AI to harm others, such as spreading misinformation, manipulating deepfakes, and scamming people. The AI system is also used in the Gospel, the weapon Israel uses to kill Palestinian civilians. Without proper regulations or guidelines for users, AI technology can accelerate a dystopian outcome where humans are oppressing each other with technological advancement. To avoid that outcome, robust governance and ethical frameworks are needed. Moderating the Risks of GAI with Islamic Ethics in Communication The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, particularly generative AI (GAI), into various aspects of our lives is increasingly inevitable. AI systems are deeply embedded in our daily routines, from e-commerce recommendations to playlist suggestions, road navigation, and AI copilots for work and study. AI tools are accessible to anyone connected to the internet. According to an analysis by ElectronicsHub in April 2024, Malaysians spend 48% of their waking hours looking at screens, including smartphones and computers. Since the introduction of ChatGPT in 2022, GAI tools have proliferated, enabling users to create digital content, code, answer questions, and solve problems quickly and affordably. Our reliance on AI has become so pervasive that it surrounds us like water surrounds a fish. In a 2023 study by Chen et al., it was suggested that GAI is revolutionizing data analysis in both industry and academia, supporting decision-making in financial markets, and predicting firms' risk management capabilities and stock return performance. AI is enhancing efficiency across various sectors. However, AI is also being exploited for harmful purposes, such as spreading misinformation, creating manipulative deepfakes, and scamming individuals. Moreover, AI technology has been used in conflicts, including its role in the violence between Israel and Palestine. Without proper regulations or guidelines, AI technology could contribute to a dystopian future where technological advancements lead to increased oppression. To prevent such outcomes, robust governance and ethical frameworks are essential.