Original Research - Special Collection: Fifty years of Theological and Religion Research

Being human and the emergence of artificial intelligence technology

Wessel Bentley
Verbum et Ecclesia | Vol 46, No 3 | a3389 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/ve.v46i3.3389 | © 2025 Wessel Bentley | This work is licensed under CC Attribution 4.0
Submitted: 19 November 2024 | Published: 07 March 2025

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Wessel Bentley, Research Institute for Theology and Religion, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa

Abstract

The question of being human is shaped by our contexts. The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is drastically impacting our contexts and relationships, leaving us with questions about who we are and what our roles are in the experience of daily life. This article explores some of the concepts and conversations raised by Cornel W. du Toit and furthers these thoughts considering recent developments in the science of AI. This article offers some reflection on the discourse between science and religion.

Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: This research contributes towards the science and religion discourse, focussing on the question of being human in the age of AI development.


Keywords

AI; being human; technology; science and religion; consciousness.

Sustainable Development Goal

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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