Steven Umbrello

Turin

Managing Director at ieet.org

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Articles

The Silent Question in the AI Arms Race: What Is AI For?

1 week ago | wordonfire.org | Steven Umbrello

In recent years, nations have poured enormous resources into artificial intelligence (AI) as if engaged in a new arms race. Leaders frame AI as a strategic technology that will confer global power on those who master it. The US National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence warned in 2021 that America was unprepared for the coming AI era and could lose its leadership to China within a decade if it failed to act. China, for its part, has declared AI a key to national rejuvenation.
Pope Leo XIV and the New Social Question of AI

2 weeks ago | wordonfire.org | Steven Umbrello

When Cardinal Prevost chose the name Leo XIV upon his election to the papacy, observers immediately noted the homage to Pope Leo XIII. Over a century ago, Leo XIII ushered in the era of Catholic social teaching withRerum Novarum (1891), an encyclical confronting the injustices and upheavals of the industrial revolution. By taking the name Leo, the new pope signaled that the Church would face today’s transformative technological upheaval with similar courage and clarity.
Journal of Ethics and Emerging Technologies

2 months ago | jeet.ieet.org | Steven Umbrello |Paul O'Hara

DOI: https://doi.org/10.55613/jeet.v35i1.165 Keywords: human dignity, digital ethics, Dignitas Infinita, Catholic Social Teaching, misinformation, digital violence, common-sense bias, imago Dei, Bernard Lonergan, synodal method References 1. Aïmeur, Esma, Sabrine Amri, and Gilles Brassard. “Fake News, Disinformation and Misinformation in Social Media: A Review.” Social Network Analysis and Mining 13, no. 1 (2023): 30. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13278-023-01028-5. 2. Alberts, David Stephen, and...
The Vatican’s AI Ethics Trajectory

Feb 13, 2025 | 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

Feb 6, 2025 | 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.
Ethics, Politics & Society

Sep 5, 2024 | revistas.uminho.pt | Steven Umbrello

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21814/eps.7.1.5732 Keywords: cellular agriculture, cultivated meat, ethical implications, cultural impact, environmental sustainability, food sovereignty References Akram‐Lodhi, A. (2015). Accelerating towards food sovereignty. Third World Quarterly, 36, 563 - 583. https://doi.org/10.1080/01436597.2015.1002989 Ávila, M., Júnior, J., Rodrigues, F., & Silva, T. (2022). The social repercussion of cultivated (cell-based) meat. Colloquim Agrariae....
The Dangers of Technodeterminism: Transhumanism and a Catholic Perspective

Aug 16, 2024 | wordonfire.org | Steven Umbrello

In recent years, the concept of transhumanism has increasingly permeated discussions within both academic and public circles. Transhumanism advocates for using advanced technology to enhance human capabilities, aiming to transcend the natural limitations of the human body and mind. Proponents envision a future where humans can achieve superhuman intelligence, physical prowess, and even immortality.