AI & Faith: A Christian Contribution to Ethical AI

Event Description

As artificial intelligence is increasingly impacting our world, the need for thoughtful ethical frameworks has never been greater. A wide range of critical perspectives have emerged to contribute to this conversation. 

This event invites participants to explore how Christian principles can shape the development and use of AI systems to promote human dignity, justice for the oppressed, environmental stewardship, humility, transparency, accountability, and hope. This event will offer insights into how these faith-driven values can help AI development be a force for good, rather than harm. Join us for a dynamic discussion on this emerging topic. Everyone is welcome.

RSVP for catering purposes. A light lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. 

This student event is organized and hosted by the UBC Christian Law Students Association together with City in Focus; CityGate; Houston Centre for Humanity and the Common Good, Regent College; Centre for Christian Engagement at St. Mark’s College at UBC; Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver; Reflector Project; Church for Vancouver; Tenth Church.

Zoom link will be sent via email on the morning of March 19th to registered Zoom attendees. 

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Speaker

Benjamin Perrin is a law professor at the University of British Columbia. His research and teaching interests include criminal law, constitutional law, international law, and artificial intelligence. Ben leads the UBC AI & Criminal Justice Initiative and is a member of the UBC Centre for Artificial Intelligence Decision-Making and Action (CAIDA).

Ben has served in the Prime Minister’s Office as in-house legal counsel and lead criminal justice and public safety policy advisor. He was also a law clerk at the Supreme Court of Canada, and advised judges at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and Special Court for Sierra Leone on international humanitarian law and international criminal law. Ben is a follower of Jesus Christ.