Catholic technology leaders call for ethical boundaries for artificial intelligence

Catholic leaders and global technology professionals discussed the impacts of artificial intelligence on society and the Church, drawing attention to the importance of faith-guided ethical boundaries.

The Ethical Dimension of Artificial Intelligence

Montse Alvarado, president and chief operating officer of EWTN News, discussed the increasing use of artificial intelligence with industry professionals in a special program. Pope Leo XIV framed the discussion on artificial intelligence with his encyclical titled Magnifica Humanitas.

Human Dignity and Innovation

Joel Chakra, entrepreneur and president of the Tim Tebow Foundation, stated that artificial intelligence enables faster outreach to the most vulnerable people. Author Arthur C. Brooks expressed that technology can either deepen or undermine human dignity.

Personal Experiences and Risks

Vic Gundotra, a Catholic and former senior vice president at Google, shared that artificial intelligence helped him study the early Church Fathers. Gundotra also warned that technology could magnify human flaws.

Church Administration and Leadership

Sara Anderson from Pushpay explained that their teams utilize artificial intelligence to simplify parish management. Leaders emphasized that faithful individuals must take on leadership positions within the technology sector.