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SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence and the Real Spirit: Responsibly Using AI in the Church
DESCRIPTION:The use and power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is growing exponentially. There are ways it can be a powerful and effective tool\, and there are ways in which it can be and is a dangerous trap\, misdirecting attention\, deceiving people\, and even\, according to some studies\, decreasing the ability of people who use it in the very tasks where they are looking for help. A discussion\, and indeed several discussions\, on the helpful uses and dangers of AI in ministry are in order\, not to destroy the tool\, but to understand it properly and to come up with ways to use it responsibly. \nOn Thursday\, December 10\, from 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm Eastern Time\, the Reformed Church Center will host a webinar we are calling “Artificial Intelligence and the Real Spirit: Responsibly Using AI in the Church.” This will probably be just the first conversation on this topic\, and it will probably point people to other resources and discussions as we grow in our understanding together. \nThe discussion will be led by two people who have been studying the growth of AI\, its potential\, and its problems. Beth LaNeel Tanner is the Norman and Mary Professor of Old Testament Interpretation at New Brunswick Theological Seminary. A graduate of Purdue University\, Eden Theological Seminary\, and Princeton Theological Seminary\, she is a minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and served as a parish pastor before joining the NBTS faculty in 1998. She is the author of several books about the Psalms\, and especially psalms of lament\, along with numerous essays and articles. Since stepping down as Academic Dean of the Seminary\, she has been one of the faculty members at the forefront of studying the possibilities and problems of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom. \nJim Keat is Minister of Digital Worship & Education at The Riverside Church in New York City\, where he creates original online content and cultivates a growing online community. He is also the Director of Online Innovation at the Convergence Network and a Digital Consultant to various progressive faith agencies and organizations. He is the producer of original media projects from The Riverside Church like “Bible in a Minute\,” “The Word Made Fresh\,” “Sermon on the Runs\,” “Be Still and Go\,” and more. He creates regular resources to equip churches and faith leaders in their digital ministry\, empowering progressive faith leaders to use the internet well and use it for good. He received his M.Div. from Western Theological Seminary\, where he received The Faculty Award for Advocacy in Racial Ethnic Reconciliation and The President’s Community Life Award. \nLike all Reformed Church Center programs\, this webinar will include ample time for participants to ask questions and share opinions as we seek better understanding together. And\, like all RCC webinars\, this program is free for anyone and everyone to attend\, but registration is required. You can do that at this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6ksodYWgTwKd_t1gmGUmWg \n
URL:https://nbts.edu/events/artificial-intelligence-real-spirit-responsibly-using-ai-church/
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