Artificial Intelligence & Latter-day Saints | An Interview with Bennett Borden

Bennett Borden is a lawyer and the chief data scientist of a large
international law firm. He has made significant contributions to
the field of AI governance and algorithmic bias testing, has
extensive experience in the U.S. intelligence community, and is a
trusted AI counsel to major generative AI companies and dozens of
Fortune 500 companies. Bennett is a graduate of George Mason and
New York Universities, and earned his juris doctorate from
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Library Highlights This podcast features a discussion on artificial
intelligence (AI) and its impact on the faith tradition of
Latter-day Saints. Guest Bennett Borden, an AI lawyer, delves into
the topic and explores the transformative nature of AI, comparing
it to the advent of electricity in terms of disruption and
transformation. Bennett explains the difference between classical
AI and generative AI, highlighting the potential of generative AI
in various applications, including education and healthcare. The
conversation touches on the ethical considerations of AI, such as
deep fakes, and the need for regulation to prevent misuse. The
discussion also delves into the implications of AI on content
creation, creativity, and community dynamics within the church.
Bennett emphasizes the importance of using AI as a tool to enhance
human creativity and connection, while also being mindful of its
potential negative impacts on mental health and social
interactions. 00:05:30 - Overview of Artificial Intelligence
00:11:38 - Understanding Classical AI vs. Generative AI 00:17:35 -
Potential Impacts of AI on Latter-day Saints 00:23:52 - Church
Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence 00:26:50 - Disclosure and
Responsibility in AI Content Creation 00:33:34 - Discussion on
Deepfakes and Their Implications 00:38:13 - Impact of AI on Content
Creation and Creativity 00:43:13 - Emphasis on Community and Human
Connection in Church Experience 00:45:06 - Concerns about AI
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