Artificial intelligence scares us — but it can help us realise what it means to be human
Religion’s most important contribution to the developing field of artificial intelligence could be to shoot down grandiose dreams of super-intelligent robots walking among us or humans transcending their bodies.
Religion news 23 April
Pope says urgent action needed to save the planet; Church Commissioners opt out of net zero by 2030 deadline; House of Commons says action against Uyghur Muslims is genocide; Algerian professor and Sufi expert jailed for offending Islam
Artificial intelligence and Spiritual Succour
Exploring AI & religion with Laura Janner-Klausner, Neil Lawrence, Nicoleta Acatrinei, Yaqub Chaudhary & Nathan Mladin, hosted by Tim Wyatt
Religion news 22 April
Church of England must act now to end racism or people will leave; British Jewish community “can do better” on race and prejudice; Ban on gay conversion therapy in Northern Ireland includes prayer; American faith leaders hope George Floyd verdict will boost racial justice campaigns
Church of England must act now to end racism or people will leave
The Church of England’s anti-racism taskforce is proposing 47 actions to change “a culture which tolerates racism”, including forcing shortlists ti have BAME candidates, mandatory anti racism training and creating full-time racial justice officers in every diocese.
British Jewish community ‘can do better’ on race and prejudice
A report from the Board of Deputies of British Jews recommends greater representation of black Jewish people in roles of responsibility and the inclusion of black history in Jewish schools.
