MANILA (LiCAS News): Artificial intelligence will be a focal point when Catholic communicators from across the Philippines gather for the four-day 7th National Catholic Social Communications Convention [NCSCC] convention from August 5 to 8.
The gathering will explore AI advancements and risks, offer insights on leveraging the technology for positive impact while addressing potential negative consequences.
“When it comes to issues regarding AI, we are now in that situation when we are already talking about it, considering it, reflecting on it,” said Bishop Marcelino Antonio Maralit, Jr., chairman of the CBCP Episcopal Commission on Social Communications [ECSC].
“It’s an evolving reality… we just have to talk about it first and consider realities, both positive and negative, when it comes to its use,” Bishop Maralit said.
This year’s NCSCC will be held in Lipa City with the theme “AI: Authentic Influencers for an Empowered Church”.
The bishop noted that the theme aligns with Pope Francis’ message for this year’s World Day of Social Communications, emphasising the personal connection and authenticity of the faithful’s heart as the “inward place of our encounter with God”.
He also pointed out that the event aims to amplify the pope’s teachings and the Church’s response regarding AI.
“We would be inviting some speakers from other countries, who would enlighten us on what is happening already with the use of AI,” Bishop Maralit added.
Among the speakers include Dr. Peter Monthienvichienchai, a Thai media professional and secretary general of SIGNIS, the Vatican-accredited global forum of communication experts.
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Monthienvichienchai will talk about “Artificial Intelligence in Evangelization: Meeting Church Challenges Head-On.”
The NCSCC, formerly known as the National Catholic Media Convention, is a flagship initiative of the ECSC aimed at fostering collaboration among social communication ministry workers.
