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As the Vatican seeks to harness social media to spread its message, others are warning that artificial intelligence poses a huge challenge to all religion.  Could AI even be a rival to faith, projecting itself as a source of wisdom that’s neither human nor divine? Professor BETH SINGLER of the University of Zurich is the author of the new book, Religion and Artificial Intelligence. GUEST: Professor Beth Singler - Assistant Professor in Digital Religions at the University of Zurich

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The article explores the complex intersection of artificial intelligence, religion, and ethics, prompted by the Vatican's use of social media to disseminate its message. It delves into AI as a potential challenge to religious beliefs, posing questions about AI's role as a non-human source of wisdom. The discussion emphasizes AI's capacity to rival traditional faith, suggesting significant implications for the influence of religion. This examination contributes to AI safety discourse by highlighting ethical concerns and the need for governance frameworks addressing AI's societal impact, although its focus on catastrophic risks is limited.

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