Cardinal Peter Turkson’s welcoming remarks: Builders AI Forum 2024

Join Cardinal Peter Turkson, Chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and Social Sciences, as he welcomes attendees to the Builders AI Forum 2024 at the Vatican Academy of Sciences. In his opening remarks, Cardinal Turkson discusses the Academy’s rich legacy, from Galileo’s time to current AI discussions, and underscores the Church’s commitment to ensuring AI serves humanity. Learn about the forum’s focus on shaping AI for ethical progress and human flourishing through Catholic values. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 0:54 - History of the Casina Pio IV 2:05 - Founding of the Academy and Galileo 7:59 - The Two Academies 9:36 - The Forum's Purpose 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