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- 24 September, 2023
AI chatbot offers ‘guidance and wisdom’ based on Jesus’ teachings
“AI Jesus” has entered the chat, and he’s taking questions on everything from break-ups to whether pineapple belongs on pizza, and even the virtues and vices of capitalism. Source: SBS News.
New liturgy podcast an Australian first
Liturgy experts from Australian Catholic University have launched a new podcast exploring Australian and global perspectives on liturgy, sacramental theology, liturgical music and sacred art.
Dutch priest ‘tweets with God’ in Tasmania
Helping young people grow in understanding of the Catholic faith and tradition while nurturing a deeper relationship with God is at the heart of Fr Michel Remery’s “Tweeting with God” ministry. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Pope calls for preservation of Church’s audio-visual collection
Pope Francis is calling for the commitment of the entire Church community to preserve the Church’s historical audio-visual records. Source: Vatican News.
New podcast brings faith to students
Religious education will be greatly enhanced in Catholic schools through a new podcast exploring key areas covered in the primary and secondary curriculum in ways that are readily accessible to all students whatever their faith background. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Ethical AI respects human dignity: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning could be beneficial to society as long as they respect human dignity. Source: CNA.
Melbourne Catholic schools embrace use of AI tool
Catholic schools in Melbourne are being encouraged to harness artificial intelligence writing tool ChatGPT for teaching and assessment – instead of banning it, as state schools have. Source: The Age.
Digital age offers new avenues for evangelisation
The digitalisation of culture offers the Church many new challenges, as well as a great new avenue for evangelisation, writes Fr Joshua Nash OMI. Source: The Bridge.
Charities more vulnerable to cyber attacks than private and public sectors
Charities are more vulnerable to cyber attacks than private and governmental organisations despite each sector facing the same risks, new international research suggests. Source: Pro Bono News.