Person, Planet, Power: Ecumenical Discernment on Artificial Intelligence. A World Council of Churches Symposium

Person, Planet, Power: Ecumenical Discernment on Artificial Intelligence. A World Council of Churches Symposium

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A World Council of Churches Symposium "Person, Planet, Power: Ecumenical Discernment on Artificial Intelligence" will be held on 15-19 February, 2027 at the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey, Switzerland.

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Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC

Churches and ecumenical organizations around the globe have been wrestling with the opportunities, challenges, and impacts of artificial intelligence which is rapidly being integrated in all aspects of life. From individuals and congregations using generative AI in administration and ministry, to activism against bias and environmental destruction, accompanied by theological reflection on what it means to be human – Christians have wrestled with their relationship not only to a particular technology, but to the economic, ecological, and political systems surrounding it.

This intensive symposium aims to learn from significant church and ecumenical responses to artificial intelligence, foster multisector dialogue on key issues, identify critical areas…