The recent Clergy-Laity Congress featured a provocative panel titled “Artificial Intelligence, Personhood, and Theosis,” where experts delved into the implications of AI from an Orthodox Christian perspective. The session opened with a video spotlighting AI’s cultural relevance, followed by insightful presentations from Dr. Gayle Woloschak and Dr. Yannis Papakonstantinou. Discussions ranged from the ethical use of AI tools like ChatGPT to concerns over biases in medical algorithms and the economic impact of AI. The panelists urged attendees to consider how AI might align with, or challenge, an Orthodox ethos. They explored whether AI could serve as a beneficial tool for the Orthodox Church and the feasibility of developing AI tailored to Orthodox theology. Attendees from diverse professional backgrounds expressed interest in forming a collaborative working group to further investigate AI’s intersection with Orthodox thought.
Artificial Intelligence, Personhood, and Theosis – Orthodox Perspectives
Orthodox Christians explore ethical and theological implications of AI at Clergy-Laity Congress.
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