Bridging Spirituality and Ethics in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Conversation with Fr Joe Evans

Fr Joe Evans, a Catholic priest, discusses the intersection of AI and ethics. He emphasises the importance of ethical formation and the need to understand the wisdom of the past.

Father Joe highlights the positive potential of AI while recognising the risks and limitations. He encourages collaboration between AI practitioners and religious communities to ensure responsible and ethical use of technology.

The conversation also touches on the decline of religion and the need for ethical discussions in a technology-driven world. The conversation explores the limitations of AI and the value of human life, the differences between human intelligence and machine intelligence, the emergence of AI religion, the need for clear regulations and international cooperation in AI development, and the purpose of Adama Magazine and Ten Minutes with Jesus.

Takeaways

• Ethical formation is crucial in the development and use of AI.
• Religious wisdom and teachings can provide valuable insights into ethical considerations.
• Collaboration between AI practitioners and religious communities is essential for responsible and ethical use of technology.
• Recognizing the value of face-to-face relations and the dignity of the human person is important in the age of AI. AI lacks the ability to appreciate its own dignity and the value of human life.
• Intelligence is more than technical know-how; it includes understanding the value of human life and the importance of emotions like fear.
• Clear regulations and international cooperation are necessary to ensure the responsible development and use of AI.
• Adama Magazine aims to create a space where the human person can flourish, and Ten Minutes with Jesus offers a daily meditation to help people connect with God.

Links relevant to this episode:

• Adamah Media website
• 10 Minutes with Jesus | Podcast on Spotify
• Opus Dei - Serving God and Those Around Us
• Is There A Difference Between Ethics And Morality In Business?
• What’s the Difference Between Morality and Ethics? | Britannica

Thanks for listening, and stay curious!

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