AI and Faith

What if the key to safe AI and AGI isn't making it smarter, but making it wiser? AI and Faith Research Director Mark Graves discusses his approach to AI development that prioritizes practical wisdom and compassion over raw intelligence. We explore how ancient philosophical traditions from Aristotle to Buddhism could guide the next generation of AI systems, and why suffering should be central to AI ethics. Moreover, how can we embed said wisdom and compassion in AI systems? How can we measure it? Additionally, we'll also explore how healthcare applications are already demonstrating what compassionate AI looks like in practice. This conversation challenges conventional thinking about AI safety and offers a surprisingly hopeful vision for human-AI collaboration.

Meet the speakers here: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/teaching-ai-to-care/

Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its leadership.
Production: Penny Yuen
Host: Pablo A. Ruz Salmones
Guest: Mark Graves
Editing: Isabelle Braconnot
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In this fascinating conversation, we meet Micah Redding, the founder of the Christian Transhumanist Association. He shares the history of transhumanism and introduces the community of Christians who view these advancements as a furthering of God’s plan. We also discuss AI, new forms of life, and how believers are integrating AI into their faith practices.

Meet the speakers here: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/transhumanism-and-the-christian-perspective/

Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its leadership.

Production: Penny Yuen
Host: Gilad Berenstein
Guest: Micah Redding
Editing: Isabelle Braconnot
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In this fascinating conversation, Beth Singler and Gilad Berenstein dive into the complex topic of digital religions. They discussed the many ways established religions are adopting technology and artificial intelligence and adapting their practice for the AI age, as well as the emergence of new religions for whom technology and artificial intelligence are at the core of their belief system. They conclude with a beautiful conversation about AI hope in the future, where artificial intelligence elevates all of our spiritual practices.

Meet the speakers here: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/rise-of-digital-religions-with-beth-singler/

Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its leadership.

Production: Penny Yuen
Host: Gilad Berenstein
Guests: Prof. Dr. Beth Singler
Editing: Isabelle Braconnot
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In this conversation, we were joined by two Silicon Valley investors, Daryn Dodson and Jenna Nicholas, who focus on investing in artificial intelligence in a way that is positive sum for society, what they referred to as the enlightened bottom line. In our discussion, they explained this term and how they draw on their faith traditions to find investments and business opportunities with great returns, positive impact on humanity, and ones that support their religious and spiritual desires. We concluded the conversation with a deep dive into the Baháʼí faith and the many ways AI is utilized within that community.
Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its leadership.

Production: Penny Yuen
Host: Gilad Berenstein
Guests: Daryn Dodson and Jenna Nicholas
Editing: Isabelle Braconnot
Music from #UppbeatLicense code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

We were thrilled to have our new Executive Director, Greg Cootsona, back on the podcast to look back at his first hundred days, to answer a few questions from all of you, and to discuss some of the key learnings from our faith traditions that we need to apply during this era of the great commoditization of AI.

Meet our guests here: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/community-qa-with-our-new-executive-director-54/

Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its leadership.

Production: Penny Yuen
Host: Gilad Berenstein
Guests: Greg Cootsona
Editing: Isabelle Braconnot
Music from #UppbeatLicense code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39