AI and the Biblical Story: Thoughts from a Christian Computer Scientist

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One of the most vexing issues facing us today is the use of Artificial Intelligence or AI. Is this full of promise or pitfalls? Is it progression or plagiarism? And how does faith affect our view of AI? To help us navigate this ubiquitous and complex topic, we welcome computer scientist Derek Schuurman. Derek's fascination with technology began in his early teens with an interest in ham radio and afterwards, his first computer. He received his bachelor and master of applied science in electrical engineering from the University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario, and his doctorate from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. His ongoing evaluation of our modern mix of ethics, faith, and technology led him to author “Shaping a Digital World,” and to co-author “A Christian Field Guide to Technology for Engineers and Designers,” both published by IVP Academic. Derek is a fellow of the American Scientific Affiliation, an associate fellow of the Kirby Laing Centre, and a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). He is also a member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), Christian Engineering Society (CES), Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences (ACMS), a book review editor for Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, a regular contributor to the Christian Scholars Review blog, and a columnist for Christian Courier.

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11-18-2024

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