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In this conversation, we continue our discussion of the book Reclaiming Human Agency in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. In the previous episode, we were joined by three of the book’s authors from the AI Research Group of the Vatican’s Centre for Digital Culture, Paul Scherz, Brian Green, and Noreen Herzfeld. In this episode, we will broaden the discussion to include responses from Rabbi Geoff Mitelman and Islamic scholar Ali-Reza Bhojani and a discussion among all five speakers. Meet our host: Dr. Mark Graves is the Research Director at AI & Faith, a Research Associate Professor of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary, and a Visiting Scholar at University of San Francisco. Meet our guests: Rabbi Geoffrey A. Mitelman is the founder of Sinai and Synapses. Previously he served as a pulpit rabbi, taught at the Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion and the Academy for Jewish Religion. Ali-Reza Bhojani is Assistant Professor in islamic Ethics in the department of Theology & Religion at The University of Birmingham and Honorary Fellow at the Al-Mahdi Institute. Dr. Brian Patrick Green is the Director of Technology Ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University and teaches AI ethics and space ethics in the school’s Graduate School of Engineering. His work focuses on the ethics, philosophy, and theology of technology.Dr. Noreen Herzfeld is the Nicholas and Bernice Reuter Professor of Science and Religion at St. John’s University and the College of St. Benedict where she teaches in both the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Theology.Dr. Paul Scherz is the Our Lady of Guadalupe Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame and a Program Chair for the Notre Dame-IBM Tech Ethics Lab. His work examines the intersection of theology, science, medicine, and technology. Read more details about the episode here: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/reclaiming-human-agency-part-2/ 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: Dr. Mark Graves Guests: Rabbi Geoff Mitelman, Ali-Reza Bhojani, Dr. Paul Scherz, Dr. Brian Green, and Dr. Noreen Herzfeld Editing: Isabelle Braconnot Music from #Uppbeat License code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

In this conversation, we discuss the book Reclaiming Human Agency in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. We are joined by three of the book’s thirteen authors from the AI Research Group of the Vatican’s Centre for Digital Culture who summarize and discuss the book: Dr. Paul Scherz, Dr. Brian Green, and Dr. Noreen Herzfeld. The book examines how AI can erode human agency and ways to construct responsible human agency in an age with AI. In our next episode, we will broaden the discussion to include a rabbi and Islamic scholar. Meet the speakers here: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/reclaiming-human-agency-1/ 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: Dr. Mark Graves Guests: Dr. Paul Scherz, Dr. Brian Green, and Dr. Noreen Herzfeld Editing: Isabelle Braconnot Music from #Uppbeat License code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

Listen to a conversation with Shoukei Matsumoto, Buddhist monk and author of “A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind”. Dive into his view on navigating these uncertain times with the rise of Artificial Intelligence. Meet the speakers here: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/ai-a-buddhist-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: Pablo Andrés Ruz Salmones Guest: Shoukei Matsumoto Editing: Isabelle Braconnot Music from #Uppbeat License code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

As we finish the summer, we invited two of our guests back to continue our conversation about artificial intelligence in the news and in current affairs. We spoke about the AI lab leaks we’ve been reading about all summer, about AI creativity and it’s impact on art, and about the responsible deployment of artificial intelligence. Meet the speakers here: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/ai-news-governance-creativity/ 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: Ben Christensen and Dr. Marcus Schwarting Editing: Isabelle Braconnot Music from #Uppbeat License code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

Listen to a conversation with Luke Hartsock, co-founder and CEO of Gearvox, and Greg Cootsona, AI and Faith's executive director. Dive into this conversation about Luke's most recent paper: "When Words Become Weights: How LLMs Humiliate the Word, and How to Build Dialogue That Doesn't." They also discussed how faith can influence AI development and Luke's AI system called GANDALF. Meet the speakers here: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/ai-that-keeps-its-word/ 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 YuenHost: Greg CootsonaGuest: Luke HartsockEditing: Isabelle Braconnot Music from #UppbeatLicense code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

Listen to Doug Estes and Marcus Schwarting, two Christian biblical scholars, discuss their new book: 40 Bible Passages About AI: Scripture for an Age of Intelligent Machines. Take a deep dive with us while learning all about the ways AI decisions can be guided from the Bible. From what to do and what not to do to specific passages, they shed light on the many difficult decisions facing humanity. You can read the book here: https://www.amazon.com.br/Bible-Passages-About-Scripture-Intelligent-ebook/dp/B0H5LHQ8HM Meet the speakers here: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/bible-to-guide-ai-decisions-69/ 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: Dr. Douglas Estes and Dr. Marcus Schwarting Editing: Isabelle Braconnot Music from #Uppbeat License code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

In this conversation, we were joined by Tracy Trothen and Jason Weiner, a Christian and a Jewish chaplain on the front lines of bioethics. We discussed how each of them bring their faith and religious tradition to the very modern questions posed by bioethics and artificial intelligence emergence into this field. Meet the speakers here: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/chaplains-discuss-ai-bioethics/ See more bioethics resources here: https://aiandfaith.org/news/ai-and-bioethics-resources/ 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: Dr. Tracy Trothen and Rabbi Dr. Jason Weiner Editing: Isabelle Braconnot Music from #Uppbeat License code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

There is so much happening in the world of artificial intelligence that keeping up can feel impossible. To help us cut through the noise, we invited two experts from the AI and Faith community to unpack what’s on their radar right now. Our guests are Ben Christensen, business technologist and founder of SAP Interfaith Alliance, and Dr. Marcus Schwarting, AI researcher at SUNY Buffalo and senior editor at AI and Faith. Tune in as we discuss the latest AI model releases, AI and discrimination, the ethics of dual-use technologies, and the feedback our editor has been hearing from you, our listeners. Meet the speakers here: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/ai-and-islamic-law/ 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: Ben Christensen and Dr. Marcus Schwarting Editing: Isabelle Braconnot Music from #Uppbeat License code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

Listen to our interview with Salah Dandan, a lawyer and business executive in the technology, media, and telecommunication sectors. He discussed how Sharia principles can serve as a legal framework for developing artificial intelligence systems. Meet the speakers here: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/ai-and-islamic-law/ 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 YuenHost: Pablo Andrés Ruz SalmonesGuest: Salah DandanEditing: Isabelle BraconnotMusic from #UppbeatLicense code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

In this conversation, we were joined by two brilliant Christian scholars with deep expertise in artificial intelligence, to discuss many elements and insights from the pope's encyclical regarding artificial intelligence. This podcast episode will touch on the common good, human distinctiveness, flourishing versus efficiency, and many other important topics. Meet the speakers: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/pope-encyclical-on-artificial-intelligence-65/ 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: Dr. John P. Slattery and Dr. Noreen Herzfeld Editing: Isabelle Braconnot Music from #Uppbeat License code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

Listen to an interview with Timothy Dalrymple, President and CEO of the John Templeton Foundation, and Kenneth Cukier, the Deputy Executive Editor of The Economist. Timothy shared his views on the relationship between theology and artificial intelligence. They also discussed sentience, AGI and the meaning of intelligence. Meet the speakers here: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/theology-of-technology/ 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 Speakers: Kenneth Cukier and Timothy Dalrymple Editing: Isabelle Braconnot Music from #UppbeatLicense code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

In this episode, we’re joined by Ben Olsen, longtime AI and Faith expert and the founder of the Faith Family Technology Network. We dive into a fascinating conversation about the organization’s mission and their role in navigating the defining political and social questions of our time—specifically, how the evolution of artificial intelligence is reshaping the lives of children and families. Meet the speakers: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/responsible-ai-for-children-and-family/   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 YuenHost: Gilad Berenstein Guest: Benjamin OlsenEditing: Isabelle BraconnotMusic from #UppbeatLicense code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

Listen to a conversation with expert sociologist Elaine Howard Ecklund, a specialist in the relationship between science and religion. Interviewed by Greg Cootsona, she talks about her new book, "Working for Better: A New Approach to Faith at Work" and discusses how faith, work, and religious identity intersect. 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 YuenHost: Greg CootsonaGuest: Elaine EcklundEditing: Isabelle BraconnotMusic from #UppbeatLicense code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

Listen to an interview with Glen Weyl on the intersection of AI, plurality, and faith communities. We discuss the vital importance of bringing communities, diverse religions, and technology together, building an environment where AI development takes religious perspectives into consideration. Meet the speakers here: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/ai-and-plurality/ 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 YuenHost: Pablo Andrés Ruz SalmonesGuests: Glen WeylEditing: Isabelle BraconnotMusic from #UppbeatLicense code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

In this conversation, we were joined by three legal experts to discuss the myriad of ways that artificial intelligence is impacting the law, our legal system, and our lives. We explore this topic from three different overlapping angles: AI’s impact on the practice of law; AI impact on key legal principles and human rights; and the law's impact on the development of AI. Meet the speakers here: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/ai-and-law/ 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 YuenHost: Gilad BerensteinGuests: Rabbi Dr. Harris Bor, Barry Dynkin, Benjamin DynkinEditing: Isabelle BraconnotMusic from #UppbeatLicense code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39