International Scholas Chairs Congress Begins in Indonesia with Artificial Intelligence Discussions

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Academics and religious leaders gathered in Indonesia are discussing how artificial intelligence must serve human dignity and peace.

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Congress of Scholas Chairs reflects on challenges of AI - Vatican News

The eleventh international Scholas Chairs Congress, attended by academics, politicians, religious leaders, and youth in Indonesia, is addressing the goal of ensuring that artificial intelligence serves human dignity, fraternity, and peace.

International Gathering in Indonesia

Academics, business people, religious leaders, and youth have gathered in Indonesia to ensure that artificial intelligence serves human dignity, fraternity, and peace.

Main Agenda Items of the Congress

Hosted by the Scholas Chairs movement, which unites global academic networks, the three-day congress focuses on the subject of artificial intelligence and human meaning.

Anniversary of the Historic Visit

This year's congress coincides with the second anniversary of Pope Francis's historic apostolic visit to Indonesia and the signing of the Istiqlal Declaration.

Presentation of the Bali Declaration

Congress participants will present their own Bali Declaration, containing a commitment to continue promoting ethical and human-centric artificial intelligence directed toward the common good.

Framework of Light and Encounter

Monsignor Indunil Janakaratne Kankanamalage, Secretary of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, addressed the issue of artificial intelligence within the framework of the concepts of light and encounter.

Proper Use of Technology

Stating that technology should neither be rejected nor worshipped, officials drew attention to the importance of using technology as a tool for human development.