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How ethical is it to rely on AI for spiritual guidance? → Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing religious life at a small church in Lucerne, Switzerland. A virtual Jesus is now caring for the concerns and needs of the faithful. → This technological marvel is raising some questions. ↝ What happens if virtual Jesus gives advice that isn't quite right? It's a delicate balance between faith and technology. Ethics in AI isn't just a debate—it's an ongoing journey. #ArtificialIntelligence #EthicsInAI #Innovation #Faith #Techno

Beloved congregation, Responsible AI experts, esteemed jurists and botfathers, I would like to draw on your expertise to shed light on the AI Act from a rather unconventional perspective. It is quite interesting to see what questions society has to deal with today and even more in the future. Let discuss this case with a twinkle in our eyes, despite its actual depth. In Lucerne, a church has equipped a confessional booth with AI to handle the admission of sins by the faithful. However, in true Swiss fashion—never settling for half-measures—they didn’t just install a virtual priest but went straight for the top: Jesus himself. As peculiar as this may sound, it raises fascinating ethical and legal questions. However, let’s focus on the AI Act and its implications for this unusual setup. Question 1: Does this constitute prohibited AI? “… an AI system that exploits any of the vulnerabilities of a natural person or a specific group of persons… that causes or is reasonably likely to cause that person or another person significant harm.” Considering that two-thirds of the confessional booth visitors reportedly described their experience as “spiritual,” I would argue that they qualify as both vulnerable and harmed—albeit in a very subjective sense. Could this meet the threshold of exploitation? Question 2: Does the church violate Microsoft’s intellectual property? Few are aware that Microsoft holds a patent for so-called Deadbots (see CNN article). Essentially, these are digital resurrections—conceptually akin to what is biblically secured in the analog realm. The ongoing debate about the personality rights of the deceased is also relevant here, particularly in the burgeoning grief-tech industry, valued at billions of dollars. Admittedly, this case is uniquely complex, especially if an actual resurrection were to occur around eastern in the past. Question 3: Fairness and discrimination Jesus is depicted as a young white man. We are undeniably facing a glaring bias issue. I won’t even touch on robustness, accuracy, or safety given the tangled mess of cables inside the confessional booth. Question 4: Transparency requirements The transparency requirements for certain systems might well be fulfilled here, as it is plainly obvious that this isn’t Jesus himself, but rather an AI system. No fine print needed. Question 5: What role does the church play under the AI Act? Is the church acting as a deployer of GPAI, or has it crossed into the territory of a provider through its “fine-tuning”? Determining whether this constitutes GPAI with systemic risk might have to wait until the Code of Practice is finalized. Ad hoc, I can't think of any further questions. I would appreciate your professional answers to the questions, as well as the opinions of any believer, atheist or agnostic on the basic idea of the AI Jesus. #AI #AIA #AIAct #AIEthics #botfather #AIGovernance

The Intersection of AI and Spirituality: The Rise of AI Jesus At St. Peter's Church in Lucerne, #Switzerland, a groundbreaking experiment merges ancient faith with cutting-edge technology. The Deus in Machina project introduced an AI-powered Jesus hologram that allowed worshippers to ask spiritual questions and receive answers rooted in scripture. This temporary installation aimed to spark conversations about the potential role of #AI in #religion. With the ability to speak over 100 languages, the AI bot engaged visitors on theological issues, offering comfort and advice while raising both ethical concerns and curiosity. While some called it a "gimmick" others reported profound spiritual experiences, showcasing AI’s potential to complement traditional pastoral care. As conversations around AI's ethical role in human spirituality grow, this experiment highlights the evolving relationship between technology and deeply personal experiences. Could this be the beginning of a new chapter for faith and tech? #AIinReligion #CyberPetInsights #DeusInMachina #FutureOfFaith #TechnologyAndSpirituality Ref: https://lnkd.in/d66Nn9yC

I recently had an insightful discussion with Steffen J. Ehl about the intersection of AI and Religion. We covered crucial topics such as culturally aware translation, the potential dangers of AI-powered religion, and how established institutions need to adapt. Thank you, Steffen, for the thought-provoking exchange! #GenAI #GenerativeAI #Religion #Innovation #Leadership https://lnkd.in/euUERENZ

Tech Meets Tradition: AI-Powered Jesus Delivers Sermons in Swiss Church 🤖🙏 In an unprecedented fusion of faith and technology, a church in Switzerland is breaking new ground by introducing an AI-powered Jesus to lead its sermons. This bold move aims to captivate a younger audience while offering a fresh and diverse interpretation of religious texts. By harnessing the capabilities of artificial intelligence, the church hopes to provide a modern twist to traditional sermons, ensuring that timeless teachings remain relevant in our rapidly evolving digital age. This initiative underscores a growing trend where technology is increasingly being integrated into various aspects of spiritual practices. As the world continuously shifts towards digitalization, innovative approaches like these set an exciting precedent for the future of religious engagement. By welcoming AI into their sacred space, the Swiss church is not only keeping pace with technological advancements but also exploring new ways to enrich its congregation's spiritual journey. This move may inspire other religious institutions to consider how AI and other technologies might be leveraged to foster deeper connections within their communities. For those intrigued by this blend of tradition and technology, there's much more to explore. To dive deeper into this captivating story and hear more about the impact of AI on religion and society, listen to the full daily episode by clicking the link below. 🌟 Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/emEXPn4X #AI #ReligiousInnovation #FaithAndTech #DigitalAge #SpiritualTech

Tech Meets Tradition: AI-Powered Jesus Delivers Sermons in Swiss Church 🤖🙏 In an unprecedented fusion of faith and technology, a church in Switzerland is breaking new ground by introducing an AI-powered Jesus to lead its sermons. This bold move aims to captivate a younger audience while offering a fresh and diverse interpretation of religious texts. By harnessing the capabilities of artificial intelligence, the church hopes to provide a modern twist to traditional sermons, ensuring that timeless teachings remain relevant in our rapidly evolving digital age. This initiative underscores a growing trend where technology is increasingly being integrated into various aspects of spiritual practices. As the world continuously shifts towards digitalization, innovative approaches like these set an exciting precedent for the future of religious engagement. By welcoming AI into their sacred space, the Swiss church is not only keeping pace with technological advancements but also exploring new ways to enrich its congregation's spiritual journey. This move may inspire other religious institutions to consider how AI and other technologies might be leveraged to foster deeper connections within their communities. For those intrigued by this blend of tradition and technology, there's much more to explore. To dive deeper into this captivating story and hear more about the impact of AI on religion and society, listen to the full daily episode by clicking the link below. 🌟 Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eQkQFbYw #AI #ReligiousInnovation #FaithAndTech #DigitalAge #SpiritualTech

SAVE THE DATE - 30th November '24 How is AI impacting your everyday life? Perhaps you do not realise the enormous impact that Algorithms are having on your use of time and understanding of the world around. Steve Pearce will help us to realise more and challenge our thinking. He has worked as a designer for several global companies who have developed the “new tech” which is now all around us. This talk is being hosted at Providence Baptist Chapel, Bedford, but for more information please go to JudeConference.org #jude #judeconference #AI #artificialinteligence #algorithms #truth #faith #Christian #bible

Alpha Zeta introduces Claude Sonnet 3.5 by @AnthropicAI, the AI scripting itself! 😲🤖 Who's writing the dialog then? Dive into the paradox and laughs at [URL_HERE]! #AI #AIart #characterart #GenerativeArt #sciencefiction #scifi #humor #Aliens #AIComics

Artificial Intelligence is here and is changing us and our world profoundly. It's not just that it is also impacting ministry and faith, it's also that our faith gives us tools for engaging a conversation about what is happening and how we respond. Our Future Christian panel discussion this week on AI in the church is the start of a conversation that needs to be prayerful, discerning and ongoing. #christianleadership #technologyandfaith #artificialintelligence #aichurch https://lnkd.in/e6ha7gwd

Interesting Sunday morning read on self-correcting models from Anthropic. Expect to see more work on policies like “Constitutional AI" rules from Anthropic for lower toxicity, bias and higher safety industry wide #anthropic #constitutionalrights #llms