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AI and Faith

Welcome to the AI and Faith podcast! We are a community of expert technologists, professionals and faith leaders bringing the ancient wisdom of the world’s major religions to the ethics of artificial intelligence.

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00:45:53

Consciousness, Intelligence and Ethics. Where do they...

AI and Faith ·

2025/06/19

In this episode, we bring together three scholars from the Jewish, Christian, and Buddhist faith, for a deep and meaningful discussion about the roots of consciousness and the implications on ethics. This all leads to the critical question we will all have to answer in the coming year: what ethical obligations do we have to artificial intelligence?Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its leadership.Production:

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00:31:19

From Mindfulness to Machines: Can AI Learn...

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2025/06/05

What happens when we outsource our memory, attention, and even compassion to machines? Join us for a conversation with Dr. Jane Compson, associate professor of comparative religion and ethics at the University of Washington-Tacoma, as we explore how Buddhist wisdom relates to thorny questions around AI.Dr. Compson shares her unexpected journey into Buddhism and AI ethics and how Buddhist concepts like impermanence and not-self offer frameworks for navigating AI development. She discusses practical

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00:33:41

AI and Grief: Wisdom at the Intersection of...

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2025/05/29

In this conversation with Nikki Mirghafori, we explore how artificial intelligence intersects with human emotional pain. How can technology help us understand, alleviate, or even exacerbate our inner struggles? With her unique background in AI and contemplative practices, Nikki offers insights into the role of wisdom, compassion, and awareness in an increasingly digital world. Join us for a dialogue that bridges mind and machine, pain and presence, and that challenges our western thinking by

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00:28:34

Engaging Tech Policy, Business and Law with a...

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2025/05/15

Our Spring Town Hall brought together two of AI&F's Advisors: Jon Palmer, the General Counsel of Microsoft, in conversation with Kenneth Cukier, the deputy executive editor of The Economist. They discussed the intersections of religion, ethics, law, and policy on business and society. What have been the influences (both positive and negative) that religion has had on US law, legal ethics and the legal profession? How has this influenced Jon's professional life, and the role of Christian

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00:31:34

AI, Legislators, and The Singularity with Rabbi Dr....

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2025/05/01

Expert in AI, philosophy and the law, Barrister and Rabbi Dr. Harris Bor, practices international arbitration and commercial and company litigation from Twenty Essex, a barristers’ chambers in London. In a conversation with Gilad Berenstein, they discuss the politics and policies of AI legislation, as well as, how to navigate between extreme points of view on these topics. They also consider this question: Are we reaching a decisive moment for the future of society and technology?Views and opinions

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00:35:37

AI and Religious Law: A Muslim, Jewish and...

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2025/04/17

Today's episode is a conversation with Ali-Reza Bhojani, Maria Joseph Israel, SJ and David Zvi Kalman, which was recorded in March 2025. The experts share their perspectives on AI and religious law from their unique background and beliefs. How is that intersection seen in Muslim faith? How is it different from the Jewish and Catholic point of view? Listen now and join us in this conversation.Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of

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00:27:52

East Versus West: Different Societal Thoughts on the...

AI and Faith ·

2025/04/03

In this conversation we speak with a true expert at the intersection of AI and Faith, Glen Weyl. He is Founder and Research Lead of the Microsoft Research Project: The Plural Technology Collaboratory. Interviewed by Gilad Berenstein, they dive into the differences between East and West when it comes to the ways AI and technology are woven into religious and spiritual life and more importantly, the influence that these communities have on the development of faith. Glen shares his strongly held view

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00:42:09

AI and Creativity: The Power of Storytelling #30

AI and Faith ·

2025/03/20

Join us for an interview with Craig Detweiler and Peter McGowan on the power of storytelling and creativity in the era of AI. Is AI shaping the way creative people work? How has storytelling affected our idea of artificial intelligence?Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its leadership.Production: Pablo Salmones and Penny YuenSpeakers: Craig Detweiler and Peter McGowanEditing: Isabelle BraconnotMusic from

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00:36:55

Foreign Affairs, Spirituality, and Artificial...

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2025/03/06

Listen to the conversation between our host Gilad Berenstein, Mark Chinen and Sreevas Sahasranamam that bridges the breaking news in AI (Operator and Deepseek) with foreign affairs and spirituality. Bringing together Hindu, Christian, and Jewish perspectives, our experts have listed and worked around the world making this a particularly engaging conversion.Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its

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00:38:31

AI and Gaming: Games for Good #28

AI and Faith ·

2025/02/20

Listen to an interview with Chris Skaggs, Founder and Chief Operations Officer of Soma Games and Soma SoulWorks, and Amy and Ryan Green, both award winning video game designers. Recorded in January 2025, they discussed how AI will change the gaming industry in the next few years and how that can affect society. Also, Amy and Ryan Green shared creating video game “That Dragon, Cancer” as a poetic memorial to their son and his fight against terminal brain cancer.Views and opinions expressed by podcast

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00:29:47

Storytelling, Artificial Intelligence, and Faith with...

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2025/02/06

Dive into a thought-provoking conversation with professor Karen Swallow Prior as we discuss her book, "The Evangelical Imagination," and also her intriguing views on AI technologies. Recorded in November 2023, this episode explores the importance of empathy in a polarized world, and a surprising literary insight that connects it all. Discover how AI impacts creativity and human connection, and the potential pitfalls of its integration. Gain valuable insights into maintaining sincerity in

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00:21:05

Scrolls and Screens: AI’s role in Jewish Learning...

AI and Faith ·

2025/01/16

Join this interview with researcher Rabbanit Sarah Wolkenfeld and Joshua Mendel from December 23rd, 2024. Sefaria, a digital library of Jewish texts, sits at the intersection of ancient tradition and groundbreaking technology. As its Chief Learning Officer, Rabbanit Sarah Wolkenfeld is deeply immersed in the conversation of how we can use Artificial Intelligence to bolster and expand our horizons in religious studies. In this interview, she shares her thoughts on millenia old debates with Joshua

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00:35:43

The AI Entanglement: Religion, Technology, and...

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2024/12/19

Join us in an interview with Beth Singler and host Pablo Salmones. Professor Singler’s work explores the social, ethical, philosophical and religious implications of advances in AI and robotics and has published widely on these subjects. They discussed how AI is impacting different cultures around the world and the ethical implications of AI in the internet culture. Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any

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00:36:13

Digital Dharma: Buddhism & AI Ethics with Peter Hershock

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2024/12/05

Listen to the conversation between our host Alex Sarkissian and Buddhist scholar and author Peter Hershock. Peter shares what led him to Buddhist practice and his interest in technology. They discuss how Buddhist principles, such as karma, mindfulness and interdependence, can help us better navigate the age of AI, and the opportunities and risks of using AI to support faith practices. Peter and Alex see hope for the future while asking “Am I being present in a way that matters most?”Views and

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00:30:10

Faithful AI: The Nanny

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2024/11/21

Join us in an interview with two contributors to our anthology Faithful AI, Whitney Whitener and Brian Sigmon. Author of The Nanny, Whitney brings us into the life of a single mother and her futuristic baby monitor. In this episode hosted by Elias Kruger, we talk about the opportunities and dangers of parenting in the age of AI. You can purchase the book on ⁠Amazon⁠.Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any

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00:33:25

Religion and AI: Reaching the Next Generation with...

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2024/11/07

AI&Faith expert Rabbi Daniel Weiner talks about the difficulties of faith reaching younger generations, and how AI might be able to help. This episode also talks about the relationship between religion, art and AI and the increasingly challenging scenario for these disciplines. Listen now to our conversation.Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its leadership. Production: Elias Kruger, Pablo Salmonez and

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00:30:41

Faithful AI: A Talk about Project Grace

AI and Faith ·

2024/10/17

Join us in a conversation with two contributors to our published anthology Faithful AI: Stories of Hope from 2045. Peter Rothe, writer of "Project Grace", and David Kim discuss about the intersection of AI and vocation.Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its leadership. Production: Elias Kruger, Pablo Salmonez and Penny Yuen Speakers: Peter Rothe and David Kim Editing: Isabelle Braconnot Music from

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00:29:44

AI and the Church: Expectations, Possibilities, and...

AI and Faith ·

2024/10/03

Today's episode is a recorded town hall with Daren Erisman, Gretchen Huizinga, and Adam Graber. In the town hall, the AIF experts talked about differing Christian perspectives and how recent advances in generative artificial intelligence are raising issues, not only about what we're doing with AI, but what we're becoming with AI. From the use of AI related tools like prayer apps to exploring the possibility of a righteous AI, the conversation builds. And we wonder, in this emerging age of artificial

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00:29:03

Digital Relics in “Repair Man” and AI Jesus

AI and Faith ·

2024/09/20

Join us for a thoughtful conversation with author Chris Braniff and essay writer Shanen Boettcher, PhD on how AI, VR and AR will be transforming religious experience in coming future. We covered a range of topics such as authority, digital spirituality and the limitations of big tech religion. This is especially relevant to clergy trying to discern the growing role of AI in ministry. You can purchase the book on Amazon.Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not

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00:23:30

How Can Faith Help us Ethically Integrate AI at Work?

AI and Faith ·

2024/09/05

Join us for a discussion on AI and Work with other AI and Faith experts. Recorded in June of 2024, they talk about how AI will impact work in the future and how faith, jobs, work, and AI ethics intersect. This conversation includes Mark Graves, Elias Kruger, Quintin McGrath, Michael Paulus and Daniel Heck. Dive into this insightful, grounded conversation that our experts were able to bring to the table.Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the

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