Jean Gové

Research Affiliate - AI & Humanity Lab HKU | Catholic Priest | 🇲🇹

[Jean Gové @gowvis]

CEPHAS2024 was great! 4 days of engaging discussions, during which I delivered three talks regarding AI, ethics, and the Church’s view on such issues. It was a pleasure to be hosted by the team at @CHCStonyhurst

[Jean Gové @gowvis]

A busy few days giving talks, recording on radio and podcasts, commenting on some of the philosophical issues related to AI
Academic endeavours reach their fullest potential when taken outside the confines of university. It’s a privilege to be able to participate in this process!

[Jean Gové @gowvis]

A great time yesterday discussing education, AI, and policy with an amazing group of people. It was so encouraging to find common ground on many important issues. The key takeaway? We need to act responsibly and quickly!

Thanks to @edsnet for the invite to be part of the panel!

[Jean Gové @gowvis]

Thoroughly enjoyed preparing and giving this lecture!

[Barry C Smith @smithbarryc]

Day 2 @IP_SAS Summer School on AI @UoLondon Institute in Paris. Jean Gove discusses testimony and knowledge in exchanges with AI assistants

[Jean Gové @gowvis]

I recently kicked off CoPE sessions dedicated to empowering educators with the essential skills to leverage AI in education. The aim is to help teachers discern how and when to implement AI tools to enhance teaching methods + ensuring the holistic development of students.

[Jean Gové @gowvis]

Just wrapped up a packed 2-day forum at the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy of Science organised by @Humanity2_0. A fantastic gathering of academics, business leaders, and activists about the future of human flourishing in the age of AI!

Even ended up talking about HAL9000!!

[Jean Gové @gowvis]

Looking forward to speaking at this course - touching on issues relating to philosophy of AI and ethics!

[School of Divinity, University of St Andrews @divinitysta]

Prof. George Corbett is directing the CEPHAS course: ‘“What is Knowing?” Divine, Human and Artificial Intelligence’ at the Christian Heritage Centre, Stonyhurst 23-26 Aug ‘24. Keynote speaker Dr Jean Gové. Open to all, some student bursaries available.

https://t.co/X4CptXE5yo

[Jean Gové @gowvis]

Happening tomorrow!

Looking forward to be speaking and fielding questions alongside Profs. Alexiei Dingli.

For more info and to register: https://t.co/wNsz1Y4iZI

[Jean Gové @gowvis]

A few weeks ago I was invited to participate at a Consultative Workshop on AI in Rome, organised by the Vatican's Dicastery for Culture and Education.

A lively, frank, and encouraging discussion on the role of AI in various sectors of society.

@d_c_ed

[Jean Gové @gowvis]

How does a priest end up working in the field of AI? I answered a few questions in a recent interview on AI, society and philosophy.

Here's the link: https://t.co/xnFtpPH2mt

[Pontifical Academy for Life @PontAcadLife]

Meloni, il Papa alla sessione del G7 sull'Intelligenza artificiale - Notizie - https://t.co/7yK7sN6OUP https://t.co/PhmpE2adOm

[Jean Gové @gowvis]

Fr Justin might have been a bad idea. But there was definitely one good thing that came out of all this - a greater awareness of the issues related with AI and our interactions with it. The need for education and reflection is now needed more than ever.

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[Jean Gové @gowvis]

This week Catholic Answers debuted the AI chatbot formerly known as "Fr Justin" which caused quite a stir online (to put it mildly!).

As a Catholic priest working and researching on AI, I have some thoughts… 🤔

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[Catholic Answers @catholiccom]

Introducing Father Justin, the New Interactive AI from Catholic Answers

Catholic Answers, the number-one lay Catholic apostolate of apologetics and evangelization, is excited to announce the release of our new “Father Justin” interactive AI app. This innovative digital application employs the latest artificial intelligence technology to provide users with faithful and educational answers to questions about Catholicism. Seekers may also engage in a back-and-forth interaction to pursue further information with the 3D AI character.

“Our goal with the Father Justin app is to leverage the power of large language models—or ‘LLMs’—to create an engaging and informative experience for those exploring the Catholic faith,” says Chris Costello, director of I.T. at Catholic Answers. “Although this is not a substitute for human interaction with a priest, teacher, or spiritual advisor, we believe it can be a valuable tool to help our users better understand and articulate the teachings of the Catholic faith.”

The decision to use a parish priest character was purposeful. “We wanted to convey the spirit and nature of the responses users can expect—authoritative yet approachable, drawing from the deep well of Catholic tradition and teaching,” Costello explains. “We believe that the presentation of Father Justin honors real-life priests and the role they play in people’s lives, yet we are confident that our users will not mistake the AI for a human being.”

The name "Father Justin" was chosen for this AI priest as a tribute to St. Justin Martyr, an early Christian convert and Church Father who is one of the patron saints of apologetics.

The Father Justin app is available now on the Catholic Answers website, https://t.co/Sbkxe5YAqM. Users are encouraged to explore the app, utilize the search feature on the site for additional resources, and seek guidance from their local parish priests or spiritual advisors on serious matters or for further clarification.

As a leading Catholic apostolate, Catholic Answers is committed to leveraging the latest technologies to advance its mission of explaining and defending the Catholic faith. The Father Justin app is the latest example of this commitment, providing a new and appealing way for searchers to begin or continue their journey of faith.

Sign up for FREE to begin interacting with Father Justin here: https://t.co/nVfEeZWPya

Note: At this time, Father Justin only works on desktop computer browsers, but we hope to release a mobile-friendly version soon.

[Jean Gové @gowvis]

Relationality 🤝

And what of Fr Justin 'confessing' someone? Much to say, but I'll stick to this. Tech will keep on integrating in our times of prayer. But as the pandemic showed us - more technology might not always be a good thing. Our model must be the Incarnation.

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