Beyond What AI Can Do: Religion, Ethics, and Human Connection

Artificial intelligence has become the subject of intense public debate. While some people are excited by its possibilities, others are concerned about its effects on jobs and communities, the power of the companies developing it, and what people may lose by relying too heavily on these tools.

In this episode of Harvard Religion Beat, Harvard Divinity School professor David Lamberth discusses the ethical and religious questions surrounding AI, what these systems may overlook about how people think and make meaning, and how individuals and organizations can make more thoughtful decisions about using them.

Show Notes:

Produced and hosted by Jonathan Beasley

Edited by Tyler Sprouse

Logo art direction by Kristie Welsh

HDS Executive Seminar - Leading Ethically in the Age of AI: https://www.hds.harvard.edu/academics/professional-lifelong-learning/leading-ethically-age-ai

Harvard Divinity Bulletin essay "Meaning Making, Bodies, and AI": https://bulletin.hds.harvard.edu/meaning-making-bodies-and-ai/

Intro/Outro music: "Shape Of Hope"; Publishers: Abbey Road Masters; Universal Production Music

Ad break music: "Atmospheres"; Publishers: Aurora; Universal Production Music

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