University of Notre Dame hosted the Summit on AI, Faith, and Human Flourishing, which was attended by AIF members including executive director Dr. Greg Cootsona. Read his reflections and takeaways from the conference aiandfaith.org/insights/ins...

Pope says theology must address climate change and AI. Pope Leo XIV noted the urgent relevance of the issues saying that “Environmental sustainability and the care of creation are essential commitments to ensure the survival of the human race." www.cathstan.org/faith/theolo...

When it comes to patient care, how should AI interface with medical professionals? Dr. David Robson considers ways that AI models could aid doctors and caregivers, but warns of potential pitfalls if AI is misused or overused in these contexts. aiandfaith.org/insights/ai-...

Listen to Albert Gombis, a senior leader from the US government, who has spent decades thinking about the integration of tech into our national security. We explore the difficult questions and acts required to ethically bring this technology into the realms of war aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/...

Will there be AI in Heaven? AIF expert Derek Shuurman contemplates the role of AI in eternity. While salvific claims for AI such as technicism and dataism may be misguided, he ponders whether creations like computers and AI, might also be redeemed www.christianitytoday.com/2025/10/ai-i...

Read the October 2025 issue of the AI and Faith Newsletter, where our theme is AI and Bioethics. We share articles on this topic, including perspectives on AI for medicine and mental health, access technology, podcast episodes, and more. mailchi.mp/aiandfaith/o...

Future of Life Institute has provided funding to help us and Institute for Security and Technology to develop curricula and tools for religious communities aiandfaith.org/news/religio...

Listen to an interview with Braden Molhoek, Ted Peters, and Sara-Jo Swiatek, three renowned experts in the field of bioethics. They discussed gene editing, transhumanism, and the way our faith traditions can inform these very difficult decisions. aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/...

Cultures across time have wrestled with Ars Moriendi - the art of dying. How does AI change how we understand our mortality? AIF editor Yuriko Ryan draws from the 15th century Ars Moriendi to offer guidance for a good death to a 21st century audience aiandfaith.org/insights/the...

Access technology offers people with disabilities adaptive tools to use computers, smart phones and other devices. AI&F professional member Skylar Covich explores how he uses AI-enabled access technology, and how faith communities can improve these tools aiandfaith.org/insights/acc...

AI&F Professional Member, Steve Bowman reflects on how we can coexist with AI in a way that applies Christian spiritual practices to transform its use, neither exiling nor idolizing it but working to amplify justice rather than profit aiandfaith.org/insights/ai-...

A group of researchers is conducting a university-affiliated study on how AI scientists understand the ethical and spiritual dimensions of their work. We invite AI researchers to participate in interviews. Read here for more info: drive.google.com/file/d/12KRK...

Several experts from the AI&Faith community are organizing a free evening conference on Judaism and AI in New York on Oct 27 at Yeshiva University. AI&Faith experts Harris Bor, Mois Navon, David Zvi Kalman, Sara Wolkenfeld, Benjamin Dynkin and Barry Dynkin will be speakers +

Listen to an interview with renowned bioethicist and AI ethicist Wendell Wallach about how he became involved in the connection between bioethics and AI ethics. The discussion includes his new work on what he calls “trade-off ethics” and “the silent ethic.” aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/...

AI and Faith will be co-sponsoring this event, Should We Have Faith in AI?, on October 22nd www.linkedin.com/events/73825...

While convalescing after hiking accident, a chaplain experiments using AI chatbots for comfort. Her exploration of both commercial and denominational solutions leads to a reflection on the nature of ministry and the inability of AI to integrate dogma www.christiancentury.org/features/my-...

While it is tempting to use AI chatbots to deliver therapy to populations with otherwise limited access to personal therapists, this essay unpacks the inherent limitations of LLMs which must be taken into account if one is to avoid harm to already vulnerable people. aiandfaith.org/insights/llm...

Two of our Buddhist experts, Jane Compson and Nikki Mirghafori, will be panelists at this weekend's Wise AI Summit. The event is free and open to the public. Read more information here: theshiftnetwork.com/summit/wise-ai

This article from our partner IslamiCity, introduces ChatILM to serve as a platform for the guidance of the Muslim community to engage in thoughtful deliberation under the guidance of Quran and hadith www.islamicity.org/105474/the-r...

We’re excited to introduce Greg Cootsona as AIF’s new executive director. From his early life and journey of faith to his deep engagement with theology, science, and tech, Greg shares the experiences that have shaped his ministry, writing, and leadership aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/...

If you missed our content on AI and Warfare, we compiled resources into one post for easy reference. See podcasts featuring AIF experts Shannon French, Mark Chinen, Andrew DeBerry, and Vineet Rajan, as well as features from Cynthia Kane and Yuriko Ryan aiandfaith.org/news/ai-and-...

Read the September 2025 issue of the AI and Faith Newsletter, where our theme is AI and Bioethics. We share articles on this topic, including perspectives on AI for medicine and mental health, podcast episodes, and more. mailchi.mp/aiandfaith/s...

Tackling important problems at the intersection of AI and ethics requires intentional collaboration and a diverse group of voices. AIF advisors and experts met in Redmond, WA. AI&F board chair David Brenner describes the outcomes of this important dialog aiandfaith.org/insights/sea...

The article examines the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical field from a priestly and reflective viewpoint, emphasizing both the opportunities and challenges it presents. It highlights the growing dependency on AI for medical tasks, patient care, and ...

Listen to an interview with Nina Lutz, PhD student at the University of Washington. She joined Microsoft Research as part of the Tech for Religious Empowerment initiative to interview religious leaders on their approach on technology in spiritual practice aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/...

AI models for autonomous warfare remains an ethically fraught area. Rida Ejaz considers the morality of applying AI in warfare, and describes ways that these models may do more harm than good by failing to account for the nuances of human conflict. aiandfaith.org/insights/ret...

From spreading misinformation to undercutting patient autonomy, AI in healthcare systems can have flaws that should not be overlooked. Aaron Spitler explores the drawbacks as well as what can be done to ensure it is safely and responsibly deployed aiandfaith.org/insights/ai-...

With 50 years of experience, Bob Johansen helps us think about the way religion can help us cope with a rapidly changing world and the way religion may have to change to be relevant in the future aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/...

Tune in to this podcast featuring AI&F expert Jane Compson and other panelists, who bring their perspective to the questions at the intersection of technology, ethics, and spirituality. Listen to: “Is God in the Machine?” www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

Based on a panel discussion at Bradford Literary Festival, this thoughtful article features a Christian, a Muslim, and a Jew reflecting on their shared perceptions of AI and then each providing faith-specific insights shaped by their distinct traditions. aiandfaith.org/insights/enc...

AI, war and religion: 3 worlds that increasingly intersect. AI and Faith took center stage in an exclusive interview on ¡Qué Tal Fernanda!, one of the most influential talk shows in Mexico. + www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjWp...

AI is offering an alternative to priests, rabbis, and other faith leaders. A tech entrepreneur investigates the question, “Can AI pray?” Insights come from AI and Faith experts David Brenner, Marcus Schwarting, Elias Kruger and David Kim www.csmonitor.com/Science/2025...

Today's episode brings together 3 experts on AI's impact on the law and war ethics. They explore how the ethics of war may change due to the rise of AI and what we can learn from various religious traditions to help us act ethically as we move into the future. aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/...

August was an especially prolific month for experts of AI and Faith! Read their newly published articles, books, and awards here: aiandfaith.org/news/august-...

Read the August 2025 issue of the AI and Faith Newsletter, where our theme is AI and Warfare. Don't miss our new executive director announcement, featured articles, podcast episodes, and more. Read here: mailchi.mp/aiandfaith/a...

As developments in artificial intelligence change daily, we’re increasingly asking what makes humanity different from the machines we use. The July/August issue of Christianity Today explored these themes. (1/2) store.christianitytoday.com/products/chr...

AI&F's leaders are excited to announce the selection of our first Executive Director, funded by a staffing grant from the Murdock Trust for which we remain deeply grateful. Greg Cootsona is currently is currently a lecturer in Comparative Religion (+) aiandfaith.org/news/executi...

August 9th marks the 80th anniversary of "Fat Man’s" descent upon Nagasaki. AI&F editor Yuriko Ryan recounts her own family ties to the attack on Nagasaki, and considers the dangers of combining AI technologies with atomic weapons. aiandfaith.org/insights/bey...

Should machines make decisions in the warfield? Can the “move fast and break things” motto of Silicon Valley be applied in the military? Join us in an interview with Dr. Shannon French about ethics in the military in the age of artificial intelligence. Listen here: aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/...

We need spiritual wisdom, interfaith dialogue and youth leadership to ensure AI service peace, not destruction. This was the key theme of a recent discussion between AI&F Expert Noreen Herzfeld and theologian Ilia Delio hosted recently by The Council on Foreign Relations www.cfr.org/event/religi...

The US military and other military powers around the world are racing to incorporate AI into their weapons systems, with varying degrees of commitment to the ethical use of this new technology. Check out the recent publication co-authored by AI&F expert Don Howard: www.prio.org/publications...

In the article “The InterIntelligence Manifesto: Why AI Needs Religion & Spirituality,” AI&F expert Benjamin Olsen calls us to seek systems that support and enhance our communion, and our interrelationships www.linkedin.com/pulse/interi...

Meet AI and Faith's new partner: Islamicity. Through the innovative tech starting back in the 90s and the use of AI today, Islamicity teaches us how we can utilize AI to benefit both the followers of the faith, as well as people around the world looking to learn aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/...

Check out a special issue of the ISCAST journal with guest editors Fraser Watts and AI&F expert Marius Dorobantu. The published articles emerged from papers presented at the 2023 Conference of the ISSR on “Artificial and Spiritual Intelligence.” journal.iscast.org/news/cposat-...

AI&F experts Daren Erisman and Alex Sarkissian will be speaking at this event on 08/13. The conversation brings together thought leaders of technology, theology, and ethics. Drawing on diverse disciplines, we'll explore the promises and perils of AI. Register here: eds.edu/programs/334...

From grief replicas that offer consolation and memorialization, to speculative pursuits such as brain uploading, we are witnessing attempts to transcend death. If you missed our content on AI and Grief, we compiled our resources for easy reference aiandfaith.org/featured-con...

In today's podcast, Daniel Heck and Rev. Dr. Justin Lester discuss opportunities for AI use in church and the equalizing potential of the technology. Listen here: aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/...

Read the July 2025 issue of the AI and Faith Newsletter, where our theme is AI and Warfare. Don't miss our featured articles, podcast episodes, and more. Read here: mailchi.mp/aiandfaith/j...

Aaron Spitler highlights how Pope Leo XIV has drawn on old teachings to grapple with AI's impacts on modern life. And how the Bishop of Rome may engage with global leaders on this increasingly relevant issue aiandfaith.org/insights/pop...

In “Superintelligence and the Cosmic Host: A Divine Contrast,” David Dumaresq seeks to understand whether in our pursuit of artificial superintelligence, we risk losing sight of the greater intelligence that has shaped our spiritual destiny aiandfaith.org/insights/sup...