Russian Orthodox Church Issues Warning About 'AI-driven Apocalypse'
Patriarch Kirill of Moscow emphasizes the necessity of regulating technology. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Patriarch Kirill, the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church, has expressed his concerns regarding the potential hazards that the fast-paced development of artificial intelligence may present to humanity.
Speaking at the ‘Culture of the 21st Century: Sovereignty or Globalism?’ forum held in St. Petersburg, Patriarch Kirill made significant remarks about the implications of losing religious faith amidst the rise of AI technologies.
“If humanity loses religious faith, particularly in the context of the growth of technologies associated with the emergence of artificial intelligence, then we are truly entering the era of the Apocalypse,” the Patriarch cautioned.
He stressed the importance of advancing faith and morals for the development of humanity, cautioning against the severe impacts of technology if these elements decline.
“We are approaching an apocalyptic time, this is what we all need to clearly understand,” he emphasized. “And the only way out of this possible crisis is faith in God, I say it loudly to the whole world. If we renounce faith in God… nothing will work.”
Furthermore, Patriarch Kirill highlighted the existential risks posed by AI if it were to attain the capability for self-improvement.
He noted, “of course, there are dystopian horror stories, when artificial intelligence takes power over all of humanity,” while also acknowledging that “everything that concerns artificial intelligence… is not yet fully understood and realized.”
This stance by the head of the Russian Orthodox Church echoes a broader concern shared by religious leaders about the implications of AI. In an address to a G7 summit in Italy, Pope Francis described AI as an “exciting and fearsome tool” that requires careful oversight.
Moreover, in 2023, a coalition of top figures from AI-focused organizations such as OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic among others highlighted the potential existential risks that AI technology could pose, comparable to pandemics and nuclear weapons.
Navid Kalantari for TROIB News
Speaking at the ‘Culture of the 21st Century: Sovereignty or Globalism?’ forum held in St. Petersburg, Patriarch Kirill made significant remarks about the implications of losing religious faith amidst the rise of AI technologies.
“If humanity loses religious faith, particularly in the context of the growth of technologies associated with the emergence of artificial intelligence, then we are truly entering the era of the Apocalypse,” the Patriarch cautioned.
He stressed the importance of advancing faith and morals for the development of humanity, cautioning against the severe impacts of technology if these elements decline.
“We are approaching an apocalyptic time, this is what we all need to clearly understand,” he emphasized. “And the only way out of this possible crisis is faith in God, I say it loudly to the whole world. If we renounce faith in God… nothing will work.”
Furthermore, Patriarch Kirill highlighted the existential risks posed by AI if it were to attain the capability for self-improvement.
He noted, “of course, there are dystopian horror stories, when artificial intelligence takes power over all of humanity,” while also acknowledging that “everything that concerns artificial intelligence… is not yet fully understood and realized.”
This stance by the head of the Russian Orthodox Church echoes a broader concern shared by religious leaders about the implications of AI. In an address to a G7 summit in Italy, Pope Francis described AI as an “exciting and fearsome tool” that requires careful oversight.
Moreover, in 2023, a coalition of top figures from AI-focused organizations such as OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic among others highlighted the potential existential risks that AI technology could pose, comparable to pandemics and nuclear weapons.
Navid Kalantari for TROIB News
