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Dec 5, 2024 | ncronline.org | Céire Kealty |Carol Zimmermann

As the presence of artificial intelligence in our daily lives expands, so too do the ethical problems posed by the technology. As a Christian, I'm increasingly concerned with AI's presence in one of the most powerful artistic forms: religious art. While preparing a guest lecture in a colleague's classroom, I turned to the web to find electronic scans of religious artworks for my slide deck.

Sep 11, 2024 | ncronline.org | Céire Kealty

A creation of performance artist Jeremy Hutchison, the clothing "zombie" was seen walking around Manhattan during New York Fashion Week. The project aims to raise awareness about clothing waste in the fashion industry. (Dani Pujalte) As an eco-conscious fashion enthusiast, I've appreciated fashion's nod to sustainability over the last half-decade, from the Met Gala featuring vintage dresses and others made from upcycled materials, to seasonal collections reflecting an eco-conscious mindset.

Jul 24, 2024 | flipboard.com | Céire Kealty

Elon Musk 14 hours ago Elon Musk Says Google Co-Founder And One Of His 'Best Friends' Larry Page Thought Eventually We Will All 'Upload Our Minds To The Computer' yahoo.com - Ananya Gairola • 14h In an interview on Monday, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk spoke about his now strained relationship with former Google CEO Larry Page and their … ChatGPT 11 hours ago Chaos ensues after student thanks ChatGPT in a video taken during the graduation ceremony upworthy.com - Rima Biswas • 11h A...

Jul 24, 2024 | ncronline.org | Céire Kealty

Public discourse surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) has ramped up Catholic concern for the technology, with Pope Francis' recent remarks at the G7 summit echoing social and theological concerns toward the innovation. Within the Catholic Church, regard for AI varies — while Francis has pushed for AI's proper use without undermining human dignity and creativity, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has embraced AI in certain forms, like in evangelization and faith formation.

Aug 8, 2023 | ncronline.org | Céire Kealty

In March, Ghanaian-British athlete Yvette Tetteh announced her commitment to swim 450 kilometers down the Volta River, a major river system in Ghana. The activist and agribusiness leader swam under the auspices of the Or Foundation, which has long documented the environmental impacts of secondhand clothing imports to the region.