Exclusive interview with Fr. Philip Larrey on Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT

Join us in this exclusive interview with Fr. Philip Larrey, the Dean of the Philosophy Department at the Pontifical Lateran University, about artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on society. Fr. Larrey explains that AI is a series of algorithms that use logical calculations to achieve program results, and that although the name “artificial intelligence“ is a bit of a misnomer, it has stuck since John McCarthy organized a conference on machine technology in 1956. They discuss the development of powerful AI programs such as ChatGPT by OpenAI, which has practical applications. However, they also delve into the potential dangers of AI technology, such as the loss of human control and the misuse of the technology for harm. Fr. Larrey emphasizes the need to maintain control over AI and frame the issue of AI development within a conceptual scheme of human flourishing. He also discusses his efforts to embed Christian ethics into AI technology through dialogue with industry leaders such as Sam Altman and Demis Hassabis. The conversation is thought-provoking and provides insights into the ethical implications of AI technology.