Why the Catholic Church needs to be a leader on AI: Builders AI Forum 2024

Why should the Catholic Church lead the way in AI? Fr. Michael Baggot, LC, Assistant Professor at the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum, explores how the Church’s moral authority positions it to influence AI development. As AI reshapes society, Fr. Baggot emphasizes the Church’s role in promoting AI that upholds human dignity, justice, and the common good. He discusses AI’s potential in healthcare, mental well-being, evangelization, and human flourishing, inviting reflection on how faith can guide AI’s future. 0:00 - Introduction and Background 2:13 - Why the Church needs to lead in AI ethics 7:35 - AI and Human Flourishing 11:35 - AI in healthcare: Opportunities and challenges 19:53 - Evangelization opportunities with AI tools 25:35 - Conclusion: Hope in using AI as a tool for good ABOUT THE BUILDERS AI FORUM The Builders AI Forum, hosted by the Pontifical Gregorian University at the Casina Pio IV in Vatican City, aims to foster a new interdisciplinary community of practice dedicated to supporting research and development of AI products that serve the Church's mission. The forums bring together CEOs and CTOs, venture capitalists and angel investors, as well as prominent AI thought leaders and researchers. Visit us at https://www.baif.ai/ FOLLOW US Facebook   / buildersaiforum   X   / buildersaiforum   LinkedIn   / buildersaiforum