“Concern about this type of technology has been long-standing in the ecumenical movement,” the statement said. “The Central Committee confirms the concerns expressed by many about the lack of effective regulation of the acceleration of technological development, which is so widely acknowledged to have the potential to do as well as good good. “
The statement, recognizing the many areas where the narrowly defined application of this technology has already demonstrated its usefulness, concludes with an invitation to WCC Member Churches and Ecumenical Partners. “Encourage governments to take swift action to establish appropriate regulatory regimes and accountability frameworks, and engage in theological reflection and research on the ethics of AI and its impact on human self-understanding through theological institutions So, I argue that its potential positive aspects should be taken into consideration. negative results as well. “
The WCC Central Committee normally meets every two years and serves as the WCC’s governing body between plenary sessions.this year‘The meeting will be the first since the Central Committee was elected at the 11th WCC Plenary Assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany in 2022.
Statement on the Unregulated Development of Artificial Intelligence
Photo Gallery of the WCC Central Committee Meeting
WCC Central Committee Meeting, June 2023
