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Catholic Church’s Stance on AI Ethics: Technology Should be ‘at the Service of Humanity’

Ann Skeet, senior director, leadership ethics and Cathy Benko, Ethics Center advisory board member, quoted by Marketwatch.

“Ethics is more important than technology,” Ann Skeet, a co-author of the handbook and senior director of leadership ethics at the Markkula Center, said in an interview. “It is very encouraging to see consensus from the industry on responsible AI, but they have yet to determine how they will reach it.”

“It is great that government is acting on AI after playing catch-up on crypto, [special-purpose acquisition companies] and social media,” said Cathy Benko, a representative of the tech industry and a Nike Inc. NKE, -0.66% board member, who is also a member of the Markkula Center advisory board. “The intention is great, but actions are what matter.”

Ann Skeet, senior director, leadership ethics and Cathy Benko, Ethics Center advisory board member, quoted by Marketwatch.

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