Nowadays, students can conveniently ask ChatGPT or Claude for answers before wrestling with a homework question. Doctors increasingly consult algorithms to support clinical decisions. Meanwhile, younger generations seem to possess an almost instinctive ability to use digital technologies to build social networks, become influencers and even earn a living. It is against this backdrop that…
A patient lies unconscious in the intensive care unit. Days have passed without improvement. An artificial intelligence (AI) system, having analysed vast amounts of clinical data, concludes that the likelihood of recovery is extremely low. It recommends withdrawing life support. The medical team studies the report. It seems detailed, logical and persuasive. Yet at the…
AI offers new possibilities, but technology must remain a servant of human dignity, not its master Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the modern world. It is reshaping how people access knowledge, form beliefs, communicate with one another and discern what is true. Yet it also raises profound ethical, socio-anthropological and spiritual questions. As machines…
Never before in human history has falsehood travelled so fast, so far, and so convincingly. In today’s digital world, powered by rapidly advancing artificial intelligence (AI), misinformation and disinformation can be generated and disseminated within seconds, often indistinguishable from the truth. This poses a profound crisis. Truth lies at the very heart of the Christian…
The elevation of St John Henry Newman to the 38th Doctor of the Church was a moment of great joy for Catholics around the world, especially in England, where Newman was born, educated, preached, taught and wrote. The title honours not only his holiness of life but also his deep theological insight, which continues to…
By Dr Christopher Kwan Hoong Ng Newly minted Pope Leo XIV has identified artificial intelligence (AI) as one of the most critical matters facing us. After taking the helm of the Catholic Church, the new Pope laid out the vision of his papacy: “In our own day, the Church offers everyone the treasury of its…
“The digital world is not a parallel or purely virtual world, but part of the daily experience of many people, especially the younger generations. It is where they seek meaning, relationships, and truth.” – Pope Francis, World Communications Day Message, 24 Jan. 2024 In our fast-paced digital world, we constantly receive social media messages,…