Swiss churches present vision of digital future guided by human dignity
Swiss churches present vision of digital future guided by human dignity
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Wed, 11/11/2026 - 15:11
The governing bodies of Switzerland’s Christian churches and umbrella organisations presented a vision of a digital future guided by human dignity, supported by ten guidelines for the responsible use of artificial intelligence. Entitled “Humanity in the Digital Age: Ethical Guidelines for the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence: An Ecumenical Christian Perspective,” and released 19 October, the guidelines articulate the shared position of Switzerland’s Christian churches on the responsible use of artificial intelligence.
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Bern, Switzerland.
Photo: Ivars Kupcis/WCC
Dr Manuel Schmid, who initiated the project and chaired the ecumenical working group that developed the guidelines, reflects below on how the initiative came about, how he hopes the guidelines will be used, and the theological foundations on which they are based.
Was there a certain event or person that prompted the idea to create these guidelines?
Dr Schmid: The initiative emerged earlier this year, when we began planning our annual…
