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DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how we communic
 ate\, from internet searches to text generators and translation programs. 
 This timely discussion examines both opportunities and challenges:\n\nThe 
 Good: Democratizing technology\, enhancing accessibility\, expanding outr
 each\, and boosting creativity\nThe Bad: Targeting individuals with abuse
 \, creating deepfakes\, spreading disinformation\nThe Ugly: Contributing 
 to polarized political discourse and perpetuating bias\n\nThis is the firs
 t in a series of WCC webinars on AI and faith. Future sessions will be ann
 ounced during the closing.\nThe World Council of Churches Faith and Scienc
 e Working Group invites you to join this crucial conversation about naviga
 ting AI’s role in our digital age with wisdom\, ethics\, and hope. \nTo
  register\, and for more details\, see here. \nPlease note the seminar ti
 me - 5 am PDT. 
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LOCATION:Online
SUMMARY:AI and Our Information Society
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 5-10-15
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