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Technology challenging the meaning of being human: Pope
Scientific and technological abilities, which are the product of human creativity, are accelerating at such a rapid pace that people must decide how to use their creativity responsibly, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: OSV News.
Catholic education representatives give evidence at AI inquiry
Catholic education representatives have participated in the Albanese Government’s inquiry into the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the education system. Source: NCEC.
Podcast tackles ‘the four great questions of our time’
A renowned scholar of faith and ethics has launched a podcast on the Sydney Archdiocese’s network examining the world through a Catholic context. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Pope focuses on AI in message for World Day of Social Communications
Pope Francis has released his message for the 2024 World Day of Social Communications, focusing on the theme “Artificial Intelligence and the Wisdom of the Heart: Towards a Fully Human Communication”. Source: Vatican News.
New podcast series explores the power of prayer
In a year that has been dedicated to prayer by Pope Francis, Majellan Media has launched a new “Prayer is Life” podcast series featuring Redemptorist priest Father David Hore CSsR.
AI offers both exciting opportunities and grave risks: Pope
All forms of artificial intelligence should be used to alleviate suffering, promote integral development and help end wars, not increase inequality and injustice in the world, Pope Francis said in his message for World Peace Day 2024. Source: OSV News.
Experts dismiss claim AI could replace priests
A new poll published in a British Government report claims the priesthood is in danger of being replaced by artificial intelligence algorithms. Source: The Tablet.
African bishops call for priests, religious to be formed for digital evangelisation
An African bishop has warned that the Church on the continent must go digital if it wants to cope with what he described as a 21st-century “Babel mediascape with no gatekeepers”. Source: Crux.
MACS looks to integrate artificial intelligence into education practice
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools is working towards integrating artificial intelligence into education practice across its 296 schools, engaging teachers and experts to ensure AI is used responsibly and effectively to enhance learning.