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The National Conference on Futures Studies and Humanities: A Step Towards Iran’s Development and Excellence, hosted by Shahid Beheshti University, brings together researchers, academics, policymakers, and experts to explore emerging challenges and opportunities shaping Iran’s future. The conference provides a multidisciplinary platform for examining futures studies across the humanities, social sciences, economics, management, law, education, culture, and technology, with particular attention to artificial intelligence, technological change, sustainable development, and new approaches to foresight. Through the exchange of research, ideas, and practical perspectives, the conference seeks to strengthen future-oriented thinking and contribute to informed decision-making, innovation, and Iran’s long-term development and excellence.&nbsp;<a href="https://iranfhsconf.tolouemehr.ac.ir/">https://iranfhsconf.tolouemehr.ac.ir/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://fiqhci.s3.ir-thr-at1.arvanstorage.com/Chat_GPT_Image_Aug_29_2026_08_09_05_AM_ccd65d5922.png"></figure>

Futures studies and Humanities: A step Towards Iran's Development and Excellence to be held in September by Shahid Beheshti University

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Call for Paper: Futures studies and Humanities: A step Towards Iran's Development and Excellence

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The 25th Annual International Conference on Islam, Science, and Society (AICIS+) 2026 will take place under the theme “Revitalizing Islamic Civilization for Sustainable Life: Local Heritage, Technological Innovation, and Human Flourishing” from 17th till the 20th of November 2026 in Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia.&nbsp;It is to explore how Islamic knowledge, ethics, and cultural heritage can contribute to addressing today’s global challenges, including climate change, rapid technological development, social fragmentation, and changing concepts of human wellbeing. The conference argues that revitalizing Islamic civilization is not simply a return to the past, but an effort to recover Islamic intellectual traditions and local wisdom as relevant resources for building a more sustainable, ethical, and meaningful future.&nbsp;The conference brings together interdisciplinary research examining the relationship between Islamic thought and contemporary global challenges. Its ten main themes cover Qur’anic and Islamic scholarship; artificial intelligence and digital ethics; environmental sustainability and climate resilience; inclusive governance and peacebuilding; human dignity, gender equality and social inclusion; sustainable and Islamic finance; public health and wellbeing; education and youth leadership; science and technological innovation; and Nusantara/Indonesian cultural heritage and community initiatives.&nbsp;Overall, AICIS+ 2026 seeks to connect Islamic values, scientific and technological innovation, local cultural knowledge, and human wellbeing, encouraging scholars to develop practical and ethical approaches to sustainable development while contributing Islamic perspectives to the global discussion on what constitutes a good and flourishing life.&nbsp;AICIS+ is one of Indonesia’s leading academic forums in Islamic studies and related interdisciplinary fields. The 2026 edition will cover a wide range of sub-themes, including Islamic thought, Qur’anic and Hadith studies, artificial intelligence and digital ethics, inclusive governance and peacebuilding, ecology and sustainability, Islamic economics and halal innovation, public health and bioethics, education and youth leadership, scientific and technological transformation, and Nusantara heritage Religious Affairs of the Republic conference is organized by the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, which has developed AICIS as a scholarly tradition since 2000 within Indonesia’s Islamic Religious Higher Education Institutions (PTKI). The official host for the 2026 edition is UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon.&nbsp;According to the official timeline, abstract submission is ongoing from 10 to 30 August 2026, followed by review, announcement of accepted abstracts, full paper submission, and the main conference sessions in November 2026.Registration and abstract submission are handled through the official conference website:<a href="https://aicis.uinssc.ac.id">https://aicis.uinssc.ac.id</a>&nbsp;<h3 style="margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;">Conference Timeline</h3><figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Milestone / Activity</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>10 – 30 August 2026</td><td>Abstract submission</td></tr><tr><td>01 – 05 September 2026</td><td>Abstract selection</td></tr><tr><td>07 September 2026</td><td>Announcement of accepted abstracts</td></tr><tr><td>20 October 2026</td><td>Full paper submission deadline</td></tr><tr><td>20 – 30 October 2026</td><td>Full paper selection</td></tr><tr><td>05 November 2026</td><td>Announcement of breakout session room assignments</td></tr><tr><td>10 November 2026</td><td>Distribution of the 25th AICIS+ 2026 Guide Book</td></tr><tr><td>17 – 20 November 2026</td><td>The 25th AICIS+ 2026 conference</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Call for Papers: International Conference on Islam, Science, and Society (AICIS+) 2026  “Revitalizing Islamic Civilization for Sustainable Life"

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25th AICIS+ 2026 to Be Held in Indonesia in November

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OpenAI is introducing a dedicated version of ChatGPT for teenagers, with new safety features designed to reduce the chatbot’s ability to appear human-like.According to reports by ISNA and the BBC, the new measures will apply to users under 18. For newly created teen accounts, OpenAI will disable ChatGPT’s human-sounding voice response feature in an effort to limit the technology’s ability to imitate human interaction.The teen-focused version will also encourage users to stop using the chatbot when necessary. It will remind them that ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence system and that it can wait, rather than creating pressure for continuous interaction.OpenAI said the decision was not made in response to a specific incident involving children believing that ChatGPT is alive. However, the company acknowledged growing concerns that people may become convinced that AI tools possess consciousness.Last year, Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft’s AI chief, said that apparently conscious AI products kept him awake at night because of his concerns about their impact on society.In other areas, OpenAI’s approach appears to reflect features already developed for teen accounts by major social media platforms. In a post introducing the teen version of ChatGPT, the company said that teenagers’ use of AI should be supported by safeguards appropriate to their stage of development, strengthen real-world relationships and promote healthy use over time.According to the company, teen accounts will be enabled by default for users who identify themselves as teenagers during registration, as well as for individuals whom OpenAI determines to be under 18. The company did not provide further details about how it would identify these users.Children under the age of 13 are not permitted to use ChatGPT.&nbsp;

OpenAI is introducing new safety features for users under 18, including limits on human-like voice responses and reminders that ChatGPT is an AI system.

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ChatGPT Introduces a Dedicated Version for Teens

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A new artificial intelligence model has uncovered part of the hidden code that controls human gene activation.Researchers say precise activation of tens of thousands of genes is essential for healthy growth and development. Specialized regions of DNA help coordinate the genetic sequences that produce enzymes, hormones, proteins and other vital components that support cell structure and function. When these genes do not activate properly, cells may malfunction and contribute to disorders, including cancer.To better understand the DNA sequences that make gene activation possible, scientists at the University of California, San Diego focused on a key part of DNA known as the promoter. This region contains the instructions where coded genetic information is first translated into functional products.In the new study, the researchers used high-throughput DNA sequencing to measure gene expression activity across nearly 500,000 different promoter variants. They then applied machine learning to build an AI model capable of decoding promoter DNA patterns. Once the promoter identity was revealed, the team was able to search for recognizable sequences and found that about 60 percent of human genes contain promoters.The discovery could help researchers predict the effects of DNA mutations linked to promoter-related disorders. The data and models from the study may also be used to design synthetic promoters, DNA sequences that switch genes on and off with customized functions.The work marks another step forward in combining experiments and artificial intelligence to decode the information stored in human DNA. With a complete AI model of the gene expression code, scientists could eventually predict gene activity across different individuals. The new promoter model covers only one small but important part of that system, but researchers say it may help pave the way for broader AI models built on the human gene expression code.Source: <a href="https://www.isna.ir/news/1405060100118">ISNA</a>

A new AI model has decoded promoter DNA, helping scientists better predict gene activity, mutations and future synthetic gene design.

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AI Reveals Hidden Code Behind Gene Activation

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Tehran - BORNA - The conference, held at the Tehran Summit Hall, has brought together participants from around 40 countries, including Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Lebanon, Afghanistan and Persian Gulf states, as well as foreign ambassadors based in Tehran and representatives of senior religious authorities.&nbsp;The gathering is being held under the theme “Islamic Unity in the Thought of the Martyred Imam, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei,” with discussions focusing on strengthening solidarity among Muslim countries and developing practical approaches to greater cooperation across the Islamic world.&nbsp;Addressing the opening ceremony, Hamid Shahriari, secretary-general of the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought, said developments over the past year had underlined the need for greater unity among Muslim countries. Referring to the recent war against Iran, Shahriari described the conflict as more than a military confrontation, arguing that it represented a broader “civilizational confrontation” with Western hegemony and unilateralism. He said the United States opposed the emergence of a strong Iran because Tehran’s growing scientific, military, economic and technological capabilities could provide a model for other Muslim and developing countries. Shahriari also referred to the attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, criticizing what he described as the silence of Western media over the deaths of students and teachers.&nbsp;He said US policies of maximum pressure had failed to achieve their objectives over the past four decades, pointing to Iran’s advances in missile and drone technology and the performance of its Armed Forces during the recent conflict. The Iranian official further argued that regional countries had increasingly concluded that foreign military presence does not provide sustainable security. “Security can only be ensured by the countries of the region themselves,” Shahriari said, adding that expanding regional engagement had helped strengthen solidarity and promote the discourse of Islamic unity over sectarian division. He also said statements and initiatives emerging from countries including Iran, Saudi Arabia and Turkey contained significant areas of common ground that should be preserved and developed.&nbsp;According to the conference organizers, this year’s event is being held in a decentralized format for the first time. Four specialized sessions are scheduled to take place in the Iranian provinces of West Azarbaijan, Kurdistan, Golestan and Khorasan Razavi, with discussions focusing on different aspects of Islamic unity.&nbsp;Additional programs include academic meetings with senior seminary scholars in Qom and Mashhad, the unveiling of eight new books on rapprochement among Islamic schools of thought, and two specialized panels on “the study of Takfiri movements” and “the role of unity in the new Islamic civilization.”&nbsp;The conference is intended to strengthen cooperation among Muslim scholars and intellectuals, expand networks among elites across the Islamic world and explore practical mechanisms for greater unity among Muslim countries.

A 4-day International Conference on Islamic Unity began on Tehran on Thursday with the participation of prominent religious, academic and cultural figures 

Call for Paper: Futures studies and Humanities: A step Towards Iran's Development and Excellence

Futures studies and Humanities: A step Towards Iran's Development and Excellence to be held in September by Shahid Beheshti University

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