AI and the Church: Navigating Promise and Pitfalls
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AI brings benefits like efficiency and innovation but also risks like job loss and algorithmic bias that can perpetuate inequality. Africa has been slow to adopt AI, which provides time to address challenges but misses opportunities.
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AI can help the Church with tasks like administration and outreach, but ethical issues like data privacy must be considered. The Church can guide ethical AI use.
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The Church can promote ethical social media use by modeling good behavior and teaching empathy and truthfulness online.
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Adults should guide youth to use tech responsibly and moderately, encouraging balance and self-discipline. Religious leaders can incorporate tech teachings.
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Individuals can advocate for protections against AI abuse. Educators should teach AI literacy, critical thinking, and ethics to empower responsible innovation.