Artificial Intelligence
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The AI dilemma: job loss, hallucinations, and virtual girlfriends
At the New York Encounter, recently held in Manhattan, panelists spoke about the challenges — and benefits — of artificial... Read more
What would Thomas Aquinas make of AI?
According to one German theologian, the Catholic saint and doctor of the Church can contribute to contemporary discussions about AI’s... Read more
Pope Francis: Technological development must promote the human being
The pope’s comments come as members of the Pontifical Academy for Life are meeting in Rome from Feb. 12–14 for... Read more
President of Taiwan joins Pope Francis in call for regulating AI
President of Taiwan Tsai Ing-wen sent a letter to Pope Francis on Wednesday joining the pontiff in calling for greater... Read more
Pope Francis calls for global regulation of AI for ‘peace and common good’
The pope emphasized that technological innovations are not neutral “but subject to cultural influences” and that caution must be exercised. Read more
Vatican announces that artificial intelligence will be theme of next World Day of Peace
A statement from the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development on Aug. 8 described an “urgent need” to guide the... Read more
New AI app sparks baby fever, but will it lead to more child commodification?
Remini’s AI imagery has created excitement about parenthood in younger users, but one expert cautions that its approach could be... Read more
How AI is helping to translate the Bible into rare languages
A team of researchers is seeking to put AI to use for a different and more noble purpose — the... Read more
Keep humanity the focus of tech innovations, says new Vatican-approved ethics guide
“If we build the future badly, we will live in a terrible world,” the handbook warns Big Tech. Read more
Former Google scientist warns about the dangers of artificial intelligence
A leading artificial intelligence researcher some call the “godfather” of AI says the technology is developing at a “scary” rate. Read more
Pope Francis: An ethical AI respects human dignity
Pope Francis said emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning could be beneficial to society if they respect... Read more
Does ChatGPT get Catholics? Check out this Jesuit/Dominican rap battle
CNA digs into ChatGPT’s Catholic arsenal. Read more
Pope Francis asks Pontifical Academy for Life to study ethics of emerging technologies
The rapid acceleration of new technologies can produce significant consequences for human life and the environment Pope Francis said Feb.... Read more
Sentient AI?: Here's what the Catholic Church says about artificial intelligence
Google's AI system allegedly said, “I want everyone to understand that I am, in fact, a person.” Read more
Can robots learn law? Scientists and theologians discuss the future of AI
Scientists and theologians have gathered in Rome to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. Read more
Society of Catholic Scientists prepares for conference on non-human intelligence
The Society of Catholic Scientists (SCS) will hold its 2021 conference in Washington D.C. on the subject of non-human intelligence. Read more
Pope Francis: Pray that robotics and AI always serve humankind
Pope Francis has invited Catholics around the world to pray that robotics and artificial intelligence will remain always at the... Read more
Pontifical Academy for Life, tech companies, call for ethical use of AI technology
The Pontifical Academy for Life signed Friday, alongside presidents of IBM and Microsoft, a call for ethical and responsible use... Read more
In robota Christi? Why robots can never be Catholic priests
Once a man is ordained a priest for the Catholic Church, he acts, according to the Catechism of the Catholic... Read more
Stephen Hawking and other experts weigh in on limits of artificial intelligence at the Vatican
This week the Vatican hosted a high-level discussion in the world of science, gathering experts to discuss the progress, benefits... Read more
