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Virtual Confessions: Examining The Clergy Privilege’S Extension To Artificially Intelligent Religious Robots, Samuel N. Dick May 2024

Virtual Confessions: Examining The Clergy Privilege’S Extension To Artificially Intelligent Religious Robots, Samuel N. Dick

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fundamentally changing the world. AI’s rapid development is driving its integration into every industry, including those traditionally untouched by technology—such as religion. Today, faith groups in America and globally, are integrating AI-driven robots in roles traditionally held by human priests, clergy, or pastors. AI robots have begun giving sermons, conducting funerals/weddings, providing spiritual counseling, and conducting the sacrament of confession. Some faith groups have gone further claiming the worship of AI as an independent religion, and have received § 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status as a church. Whether thoughts of sacrileges, inevitability, or a science-fiction novel emerge, AI’s …


Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation In The Age Of Online Speech: The Relevance Of Anti-Slapp And Anti-Cyberslapp Legislation, Lauren Merk Dec 2020

Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation In The Age Of Online Speech: The Relevance Of Anti-Slapp And Anti-Cyberslapp Legislation, Lauren Merk

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National Security Or Consumer Privacy? A Question Even Siri Couldn’T Answer, Rebecca Knight May 2016

National Security Or Consumer Privacy? A Question Even Siri Couldn’T Answer, Rebecca Knight

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