About this Event
NBS Science & Faith Symposiums
Artificial Intelligence - Tool or Weapon?
About the event
This session is the springboard of our evening events series titled 'NBS Science and Faith Symposiums'. Our students (Yrs 11-13), their families, and parish priests will get to hear from a variety of experts in theology, science & technology, share a meal, and take part in rountable discussions and activities to reflect on the relationship between these disciplines. We want to discover, dialogue, and discern together.
Fr Toby Lees will guide us through the basics while also challenging us to delve deeper. A helpful introduction that will lay the foundation necessary for fruitful engagement in the more complex topics of our upcoming events (e.g. artificial intelligence and bioethics among others).
Whether you think science and faith have nothing to say to each other, that they can sometimes interact, or you just want to find out more, this is the place for you.
If you have any questions, please email Miss Gallego ([email protected]). Please, add one ticket per person to your basket (e.g. a family of two parents, a grandparent, and a pupil will need four tickets).
Stay tuned for future dates!
You can see some pictures from our November event here:
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCC1gj (Diocese of Wesminster)
About our project
Scientists in Congregations and the ECLAS project are funded by a £6.2 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation, running 2023-27. ECLAS is led from St John’s College, Durham University in partnership with the University of York and the Church of England.
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Join us in person for an exciting dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence. We’ll explore whether AI is truly a helpful tool or a potential weapon in today’s society. It's a cool chance to chat, learn, and rethink how science and faith come together in the tech era. Don't miss out on this eye-opening symposium!
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:15 PM
Registration
Info: Registration at the check-in desk. Arrivals welcome from 4:45pm.
🕑: 05:15 PM - 05:25 PM
Introduction and welcome
Info: Miss Gallego, the project co-director, will set the scene, introduce the speakers, and the format of the evening.
🕑: 05:25 PM - 05:50 PM
Keynote- Engaging with and shaping AI: Dr Tomislav Karačić
Host: Dr Tomislav Karačić
Info: In this talk, Tomislav will first introduce what AI actually is and how it works, demystifying the technology that's increasingly shaping our world. He'll then reflect on AI through the lens of Catholic social teaching, revealing both the opportunities it offers for human flourishing and the genuine threats it poses to human dignity and the common good. Drawing on his research, he'll share insights from a study examining how people use AI for spiritual direction, exploring what happens when we bring our deepest questions and struggles to these tools. Finally, he'll identify key areas where Catholics can actively engage and shape how AI is developed and used, showing that we're not just passive recipients of this technology but can be active participants in ensuring it serves authentic human good.
🕑: 05:50 PM - 06:10 PM
AI in the Church: Zac Johnson
Host: Zac Johnson
Info: Zac will be focusing on how Truthly can be used in ministry, how the Church will engage with AI, and practical use cases, and the key differences between Catholic AI and secular AI.
🕑: 06:10 PM - 06:30 PM
Drinks and Nibbles
Info: A well-deserved break with scrumptious finger food galore. Grab a plate and a drink. The perfect opportunity to share a piece of your mind with others around you.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:50 PM
Roundtable Discussions and Activities
Info: Scenarios, discussions, and other hands-on activities.
🕑: 06:50 PM - 07:10 PM
Q&A
Info: An opportunity to ask our panel of experts whatever is on your mind!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, Colney Heath Lane, St Albans, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
