Human and Machine in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Exploring Faithful + Faith-filled Social Interaction in a Shifting Media Landscape

SAMC has a virtual event coming up on June 7 – a Christian faith-infused, transdisciplinary conversation that aims to explore the implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in all segments of public and private life. This Unconference will be hosted via Zoom, in collaboration with the Christianity and Communication Studies Network (CCSN). Scott Macklin and Kevin Schut will be lead facilitators of the event.

A Christian faith-infused, transdisciplinary conversation that aims to explore the implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in all segments of public and private life. The unconference features keynote speakers and round-table discussions that will engage participants in thought-provoking conversations and inspiring reflections. As an unconference, the focus will be on unscripted, informal exchanges in small groups that revolve around topics of shared interest. The event will serve as a platform for sharing research, experiences, and practical applications related to AI in the realms of art, music, business, education, science, and more. It will foster collaboration among scholars and practitioners interested in exploring the intersections of Christianity, technology, and various disciplines. Finally, this year’s encounter will serve as a generative mechanism to produce a transmedia suite of artifacts (e.g., a book, podcasts, videos, framing guides, etc.)