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Tech companies turn to religion to teach AI right from wrong
As tech companies race to build the most powerful artificial intelligence, some are also asking how to teach a chatbot right from wrong. Their answer? Religion. Source: Crux Now.
Helder Camara Lecture: ‘We are all responsible for how AI is used’
The discussion on artificial intelligence often focuses on regulation and the responsibility of “Big Tech” and government to control it, but at the Helder Camara Lecture in Melbourne, Kim Daniels suggested a different starting point: we are all called to actively take responsibility for how AI is used. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Viewing AI from a Christian perspective
Wellington University professor of computer graphics Neil Dodgson has delivered a sobering message about the capabilities of artificial intelligence and how Christians should respond to the emerging technology at the Brisbane Catholic Professionals lunch. Source: The Catholic Leader.
St Vincent’s says Australia must act to protect AI independence
St Vincent’s has called on the Australian Government to act quickly to protect and develop Australia’s sovereign healthcare AI capability, warning the nation risks becoming dependent on overseas technology providers despite its valuable health data assets.
New council to help guide St Vincent’s use of AI
St Vincent’s has convened the first meeting of its new Artificial Intelligence Clinical Council, bringing together clinical leaders from across the organisation to help guide the safe, ethical and effective use of artificial intelligence across its health and aged care services.
Pope’s ‘AI guy’ says Australia in front line in tech battle
The Pope’s “AI guy” – Fr Paolo Benanti – has declared Australia is in the “front line” of the battle to control AI development and stop the big tech firms acting as a self-interested cartel. Source: The Australian.
Alarm over AI is not ‘fake news’, as Pope calls for coordination
Pope Leo XIV said concerns expressed by tech industry leaders over the catastrophic risks to humanity posed by artificial intelligence are not “fake news” and “should be taken seriously”. Source: NCR Online.
Public support for intervention on social media, AI: Gillard
Former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard has entered the debate on regulating AI, urging governments to build their “muscle” on intervention because the challenges of the new technology would continue to come in waves of change. Source: The Australian.
Trump opposes Albanese’s tech agenda
United States President Donald Trump has delivered a major blow to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s tech agenda by telling world leaders he would oppose a push to create an international body to oversee AI regulation. Source: The Australian.