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Steven Umbrello

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Managing Director at ieet.org

Managing Director @IEET | PostDoc @unito | Series Editor @thetrivent | Contributor @WordOnFire | Ph.D | Author of Technology Ethics (@PolityBooks)

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  • The Vatican’s AI Ethics Trajectory

    2 months ago | wordonfire.org | Steven Umbrello

    The Vatican has positioned itself as an influential moral authority in global discussions on artificial intelligence, framing the debate not merely as a technical or regulatory challenge but as a fundamental question about the future of human dignity and ethical responsibility. Over the past few years, it has actively shaped conversations on AI governance, moving beyond abstract ethical pronouncements to engaging directly with policymakers, corporations, and international institutions.

  • Lessons from the Vatican’s AI Guidelines

    2 months ago | wordonfire.org | Steven Umbrello

    In an era when artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming every aspect of human life—from healthcare to governance, entertainment to employment—the Vatican has stepped forward with a robust ethical framework rooted in Catholic teaching.

  • Beyond the Lab: Ethical and Cultural Contemplations on Cultivated Meat

    Oct 4, 2024 | dialnet.unirioja.es | Steven Umbrello

    Ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Beyond the Lab: Ethical and Cultural Contemplations on Cultivated Meat [1] University of Turin Localización: Ethics, Politics & Society, ISSN 2184-2582, ISSN-e 2184-2574, Vol. 7, Nº.

  • No Machine Should Choose: Defending Human Dignity in the Age of Autonomous Weapons

    Sep 19, 2024 | wordonfire.org | Steven Umbrello

    As the technological landscape of modern warfare continues to evolve, autonomous weapons systems (AWS) have emerged as a prominent and controversial feature on today’s battlefields. These AI-driven technologies, often called “lethal autonomous weapons” (LAWs), can make critical decisions, such as identifying and engaging targets, without direct human intervention.

  • Sacred Art or Synthetic Imitation? The Catholic Challenge to AI-Driven Creations

    Sep 10, 2024 | wordonfire.org | Steven Umbrello

    In recent years, the advent of artificial intelligence has ushered in a new era of technological possibilities, reshaping industries and creative fields alike. Among these developments is the rise of AI-generated art, where sophisticated algorithms produce visual works based on preexisting data and user inputs. This innovation has sparked both excitement and controversy, particularly within the realm of sacred art—a genre traditionally steeped in theological significance and human creativity.

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Steven Umbrello
Steven Umbrello @stevenumbrello
18 Apr 25

Full paper submissions are finally open for ISM 2025, which will be held in Malta on 12th-14th November 2025! The deadline is 31st May. https://t.co/5s1QPQClNT https://t.co/8Q8UV2Ba3t

Steven Umbrello
Steven Umbrello @stevenumbrello
9 Apr 25

RT @JClementPaone: For the first time, The New Ressourcement conference is open to the public—and we’re calling for papers. Scholars and g…

Steven Umbrello
Steven Umbrello @stevenumbrello
3 Apr 25

📢 New Article Published! "The ‘Common Good’ in a Genetically-Modified Future" by Steven Umbrello & Paul O’Hara Now out in Paradigmi. We explore reproductive ethics through Bernard Lonergan’s Critical Realism. 🔗 https://t.co/WeLsWITZ8N