The Science Of AI And The “Robot Apocalypse” Question – Dr Ron Petrick
Ron Petrick explores Technology, Trends and Takeover in relation to AI.
Date: 11 April 2019
Location: St John’s College, Durham University
Audience: All clergy
This conference is aimed at clergy of all levels and questions the ethical implications of developments in artificial intelligence and robotics, including where technology and humanity meet. This conference took place in collaboration with the UK Science & Religion Forum.
Themes:
Keynote Speakers:
Ron Petrick explores Technology, Trends and Takeover in relation to AI.
A panel discussion chaired by Kathryn Pritchard on the future possibilities of AI.
Tom McLeish discusses the relevance of Job and wisdom literature to our understanding of nature, David Wilkinson examines theological issues arising from technology.
Michael Burdett discusses how Christian theology relates to technology and “human enhacement procedures”.
Ron Petrick discusses his own background working in AI, in conversation with David Wilkinson.
John Wyatt talks about why AI and robotics should be at the top of the Christian public theological and ethical agenda.
Ron Petrick explores Technology, Trends and Takeover in relation to AI.
A panel discussion chaired by Kathryn Pritchard on the future possibilities of AI.
Tom McLeish discusses the relevance of Job and wisdom literature to our understanding of nature, David Wilkinson examines theological issues arising from technology.
Michael Burdett discusses how Christian theology relates to technology and "human enhacement procedures".
Ron Petrick discusses his own background working in AI, in conversation with David Wilkinson.
John Wyatt talks about why AI and robotics should be at the top of the Christian public theological and ethical agenda.
AI and Robotics: the science, opportunities, and challenges (senior church leaders)