Buddhism and Youth in the AI Society

Abstract

This article aims to study the role and significance of Buddhism in the context of the society of Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is an era where digital technology has a profound influence on human life, including thinking, working, relationships, and identity formation. While AI can enhance efficiency and convenience in social structures, it cannot address the ethical, existential, or spiritual aspects of life. Buddhism as a system of spiritual knowledge and an ethical guide, plays a crucial role in balancing and fostering awareness in deeper value dimensions through core teachings. The article also highlights emerging challenges such as AI ethics, the transformation of self in the virtual world, and the mental state of youth. These issues can be analyzed and addressed through Buddhist principles to enhance the ethical wisdom of humanity in an era where external technology is advancing, but the inner mind still requires cultivation and awakening for true humanity.