Halmos Professor Presents Paper at International Conference

Amanda Furiasse, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Humanities & Politics, presented “Looping Back to Nature: AI, Machine Learning, and the

Resurgence of Nature Religions” at the Implicit Religion Conference hosted by Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln, UK.

The presentation offered critical insight into the design and application of more culturally and ecologically responsible machine learning and artificial intelligence models. By examining the ways in which technology mimics natural systems, the presentation shed light on the potential pitfalls and ethical considerations that arise when developing AI systems and highlighted the need for a more ethically conscious and responsible approach to AI that contributes to a more harmonious and balanced relationship between technology and the natural world.

According to Furiasse, “Presenting at the conference afforded me the opportunity to share my research with scholars from around the globe and prepare my research for publication. Engaging in discussions and exchanging ideas with fellow researchers has enabled me to refine my research and develop a more nuanced perspective on the potential contributions of religion to the development of ecologically conscious AI models.”

Posted 06/04/23