Religion’s relationship to technologies which employ artificial intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) have been increasingly in the spotlight. From religious leaders serving in advisory roles to AI companies or to the use of AI chatbots in roles traditionally served by religious leaders and religious communities, the pace of change is rapid, raising more questions than answers. The need for scholarship that is global, interdisciplinary, and engaged is urgent. As the director of the Boniuk Institute, I am hosting a discussion at AAR on the present state and future needs for research on religion and AI technologies. My hope is to connect scholars to each other and to the Institute in view of future global and interdisciplinary projects.
Below are further details about the discussion. Please complete this form (https://forms.gle/NKJcYRVpyHGqvArd6) to let us know whether you’ll be joining, or not, and if you have questions. This session has limited space, so please fill out the form at your earliest convenience to reserve a spot.
Boniuk Institute Meeting on Religion and AI
Saturday, November 21, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building
Concourse Level, Plaza Court 3 Room
1550 Court Pl, Denver, CO 80202 (enter through the main hotel lobby)
Session ID: M21-117
