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Artificial intelligence

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Two cheers for techno-optimism, but beware the dangers of techno-enthusiasm

“As well as naïve, the techno-enthusiasm I have described is inadequate because it rests on an incomplete view about the nature of humanity and our place in creation. The implicit ‘naturalist’ worldview of the techno-enthusiast is one that leaves out a transcendental framework, which undergirds our concepts of the common good and human responsibility,” says Provincial Clergy Conference speaker, The Rev’d Dr Chris Mulherin

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Artificial intelligence: benefits and drawbacks

“In the future AI will be used to automate more tasks as organisations seek to improve services and reduce costs. However, there will be many repercussions that impact workers, privacy, safety, security and property rights. As a result, legal protection of rights will require new laws as governments work through the complex issues raised by increasing AI usage and applications,” says Karen Higgins from The Parish of Freshwater

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