Seoul: Religious women reflect on AI ethics and faith
Seoul: Religious women reflect on AI ethics and faith
Publish Date: 2026-03-14 11:59:00
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Religious communities in South Korea participate in a special lecture on artificial intelligence, calling for wisdom, responsibility, and the commitment to human dignity.
By Fr. Mark Robin Destura, RCJ
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“Artificial intelligence mimics human communication, and for this reason, it must be used carefully and responsibly,” was one of the concepts introduced by Fr James Bang Jong-woo at a special lecture on artificial intelligence and ethics in South Korea.
The lecture, held on February 24, took place at the Jeongdong Franciscan Church Cathedral in Seoul.
Fr. James, professor at the Catholic University of Korea, delivered the two-hour lecture, titled “Faith in the Face of Technology: AI Ethics.”
Around 250 participants attended the event, many of them women religious, reflecting the growing interest within Church communities in understanding the ethical implications of rapidly developing technologies.
AI already part of daily life
According to the report of the Catholic Times of Korea, during the lecture, Fr. James noted that artificial intelligence has already become an integral part of everyday life. Many religious communities, he said, are already using AI tools for searching data, creating content, and assisting in evangelization.
However, he warned that AI also carries risks because it can imitate human language and thought in ways that may blur the distinction between human intelligence and machine-generated responses.
“Artificial intelligence mimics human communication,” he explained, “and for this reason it must be used carefully and responsibly.”
Ethical concerns and real-world risks
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