This Commission is made up of Artificial Intelligence experts linked to the fields of computer science, robotics, engineering, neuroscience, education, philosophy, mechatronics and Salesianity. All members of this Commission are familiar with Salesian pedagogy and work in Salesian universities, schools and communication areas. During the year they held several meetings and shared reflections and studies on AI.
After this path of reflection and sharing, the Commission has prepared a first item, entitled “A Salesian look at Artificial Intelligence”.
“It is important to emphasise that AI is growing enormously in many segments of society (in the economy, education, health, safety, communication sectors, etc.). Many studies have been conducted on the use of AI in various areas of human life. The Church itself, through the teaching of Pope Francis, has spoken of the importance and challenges of AI in today’s world and in the future of humanity” Fr Gildasio Mendes, General Councillor for Social Communication, states in the presentation of this work.
“With the aim of awakening Salesians and lay people from Salesian works and activities to a knowledge of AI and its dialogue with Salesian pedagogy, we invite you to read this text and send suggestions to our Team to continue deepening and improving the knowledge and practice of AI in Salesian education” he goes on.
Fr Gildasio Mendes concludes his message with a note of gratitude: “We thank each member of the Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Ernest Rosario (Chennai, India), Ricardo Campoli (Rome, Italy), Michal Vojtas (Rome, Italy), Paulo Soares (Sao Paulo, Brazil), Charo Fernandez (Madrid, Spain), Cristina del Aguila (Barcelona, Spain), Fr Arockia Selva Kumar (Trichy, India), Fr Paul Dunga (Philippines), Brendan Chua (California, USA), Hemerson Pistori (Campo Grande, Brazil), Felix Olamide (Nigeria), John Paul Swamionathan (Paris, France), Esteban Inga Ortega (Ecuador)”.
The full text of “A Salesian Look at Artificial Intelligence” is available at the bottom of the page in Italian, English, Spanish and Portuguese.
