How Artificial Intelligence Advances and Threatens Religious Freedom | Opinion [Video]

The world is facing one of the most difficult times in history since World War II—ongoing conflicts, growing security threats, polarization of societies, rising populism, and radical extremism. In this context the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and new technologies is mind-blowing, and there is much to be excited about and celebrated. There is also a wide array of implications for religious freedom—both positive and negative.

Already AI is being misused for disinformation, fake news, and surveillance. These are all factors which have a direct impact on religious communities which are under extreme pressure. If we want to overcome injustice and repression, we must be one step ahead. We must seek to understand AI and develop systems which serve to disrupt immoral applications, and to strengthen the fight for freedom of religion or belief (FoRB). It is therefore incredibly important that more is done to connect experts in the field …