The Catholic Church in Asia not too long ago turned to synthetic intelligence to create a doc to be used by the broader Church so that its members would possibly extra intently “stroll collectively.”
The Vatican’s official media outlet, Vatican Information, revealed a report revealing that synod organizers in Asia had used synthetic intelligence to assist draft a ultimate doc, as Catholic information outlet The Pillar reported.
A synod is a gathering, “historically of bishops,” that helps the Church “to stroll ahead collectively in the identical path,” notes the Salt and Mild Catholic Media Basis.
The phrase “synod” comes from the Greek syn-hodos, which means “the identical method” or “the identical path,” it additionally notes.
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The Asian synodal continental meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, was held on Feb. 24-26 as half of the international synodal course of.
Will probably be adopted by the Synod on Synodality in Rome in October, reported the Vatican Information.
The Asia continental meeting was “the primary of the continental assemblies to include the usage of digital applied sciences to assemble the amendments and enter from the contributors,” the Vatican Information additionally mentioned.
Fr. Clarence Devadass, a Malaysian priest who beforehand served as a consultor to the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, instructed The Pillar that the method “started with the small teams that met all through the meeting to debate their responses to questions posed within the working doc for the continental stage issued by the Vatican.”
The Catholic Church in Asia used AI to price a synodal doc, the Vatican Information reported.LightRocket through Getty Pictures
After every dialogue session, the teams reportedly submitted a abstract of their responses utilizing Google Varieties, he famous.
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As soon as the info was obtained, the solutions have been put into AI software program.
Then, a command was given corresponding to, “From the response beneath, spotlight the frequent themes” — or, “That are the responses which might be particular solely to 1 explicit group?”
One other command given was this, mentioned Fr. Devadass: “That are the highest priorities rising from the info?”
People then reviewed the AI-generated knowledge for any inaccuracies, Fr. Devadass additionally mentioned.
The priest continued, “We might safely say that it was efficient in sorting the info and selecting up on key phrases, nevertheless it must be monitored by human sources to make sure the info mirrored precisely the temper of the home.”
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He additionally instructed The Pillar, “What would have taken a few hours to do was accomplished in a few minutes. However to make sure the integrity of the responses, it was checked once more later by members of the drafting committee towards the ‘uncooked knowledge.’”
A priest in South Carolina, nonetheless, instructed Fox Information Digital that any growth and/or use of AI “should defer at all times to the human individual.”
“Our best asset as a human household is our skill to kind and construct relationships,” mentioned Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, pastor of Our Girl of Grace Catholic Church in Indian Land, South Carolina.
Fr. Jeffery Kirby of South Carolina instructed Fox Information Digital that any growth and/or use of AI “should defer at all times to the human individual.”Fr. Jeffery Kirby
“It’s only in loving and being beloved that we are able to know the worth and objective of life. It’s love that initiates creativity,” mentioned Kirby, who can be the host of the day by day devotional program, “The Morning Providing with Father Kirby.”
“AI can have its restricted place in society, nevertheless it should at all times be in service to human ingenuity and creativity. It can not usurp a spot that belongs to the human thoughts and coronary heart,” he added.
“We are able to typically neglect the ‘synthetic’ in AI,” Fr. Kirby mentioned.
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“’Synthetic’ is a far cry from what’s pure and genuine. As human beings, we dwell in a world of relationships marked by love, hope, the giving of thanks and mutual accompaniment with others,” he additionally mentioned.
“Our hearts and relationships are actual,” he continued. “There’s nothing synthetic concerning the true and significant issues of human life.”
Kirby added, “The Bible teaches us that we’re made within the picture and likeness of God, not within the picture of AI. We can not permit AI to steal what’s human.”
He mentioned as nicely, “{Our relationships} with each other, our giving and receiving of affection, our exchanging of concepts and our capability to be taught from each other can’t be changed by synthetic intelligence.”
Kirby mentioned, “AI doesn’t belong within the synodal course of. The very course of is about ‘coronary heart chatting with coronary heart.’ The synodal course of is concerning the trade of concepts, views and experiences of life.”
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He added, “Using AI within the synodal course of is the very dying of the genuine course of itself.”
Fr. Kirby mentioned, “Synodality is about actual human relationship and interactions. AI has no place within the synodal course of.”
The top of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, met with scientists and consultants from the world of expertise and representatives of the Church at a gathering organized by the Vatican’s Dicastery for Schooling and Tradition in March, Radio Veritas Asia reported.
Pope Francis, who has applauded the advantages of AI, mentioned the development of scientific and technological innovation should be accompanied by “higher equality and social inclusion.” Getty Pictures
The pontiff mentioned that the true development of scientific and technological innovation should be accompanied by “higher equality and social inclusion,” that outlet notes.
“The idea of intrinsic human dignity requires us to acknowledge and respect the truth that an individual’s elementary worth can’t be measured by knowledge alone,” he said.
Whereas the pope applauded the advantages of synthetic intelligence, he has warned towards utilizing AI “unethically or irresponsibly,” the outlet says.
South Carolina running back Rocket Sanders has accepted an invitation to play in the 100th East-West Shrine Bowl. The Shrine Bowl announced the news on social media.
The East-West Shrine Bowl gives seniors the opportunity to perform in an all-star showcase environment. Practices, combines, and other professional evaluations will help players like Sanders while they prepare for the NFL Draft.
Sanders has earned NFL Draft projections following his strong senior season. Now, at the East-West Shrine Bowl, he will have the opportunity to perform in front of professional scouts, coaches, and decision-makers. Dallas’ AT&T Stadium will host the January 30th exhibition.
He joins fellow Gamecock NFL Draft-hopeful Kai Kroeger as South Carolina alums participating in the Shrine Bowl. Several other USC seniors with professional aspirations will play in other all-star showcases.
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In just one year with the Gamecocks, Sanders left a mark. He brought stability and big-play ability to a running game that was the worst in school history the previous season. His rushing totals were the highest in garnet and black since Kevin Harris’ SEC-leading 2020 campaign.
An All-SEC performer this fall, Sanders posted just under 1200 yards of offense and 13 touchdowns despite missing the Citrus Bowl, most of the Akron contest, and parts of the Ole Miss game. He also made one of the best run-after-catch plays in Gamecock history in the team’s last-minute win over the Missouri Tigers in the Mayor’s Cup.
Sanders’ NFL Draft future is difficult to read because of the position he plays. Outside of the top few running backs, the NFL often doesn’t use high draft picks on ball carriers. Because of that, Sanders’ draft grades have been all over the place. A strong showing at the East-West Shrine Bowl would help solidify his place for next April.
South Carolina State Bulldogs (6-9) at Morgan State Bears (6-10)
Baltimore; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST
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BOTTOM LINE: Morgan State takes on South Carolina State after Kameron Hobbs scored 25 points in Morgan State’s 90-68 loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
The Bears have gone 6-2 at home. Morgan State is second in the MEAC in rebounding averaging 32.9 rebounds. Daniel Akitoby paces the Bears with 6.2 boards.
The Bulldogs are 2-8 on the road. South Carolina State is second in the MEAC giving up 69.7 points while holding opponents to 44.0% shooting.
Morgan State makes 49.9% of its shots from the field this season, which is 5.9 percentage points higher than South Carolina State has allowed to its opponents (44.0%). South Carolina State averages 6.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.3 fewer made shots on average than the 8.0 per game Morgan State allows.
The Bears and Bulldogs face off Saturday for the first time in MEAC play this season.
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TOP PERFORMERS: Akitoby is averaging 7.5 points and 6.2 rebounds for the Bears.
Drayton Jones is averaging 12.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.5 blocks for the Bulldogs.
LAST 10 GAMES: Bears: 3-7, averaging 81.4 points, 32.8 rebounds, 15.4 assists, 7.6 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 49.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 85.1 points per game.
Bulldogs: 4-6, averaging 70.6 points, 29.2 rebounds, 14.1 assists, 8.2 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 43.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 71.1 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
The Missouri Tigers committed 30 fouls as the fell to the defending champion and No. 2-ranked Gamecocks 83-52 to open SEC play at Mizzou Arena on Thursday
“Obviously (South Carolina coach) Dawn (Staley) has a great squad,” Missouri coach Robin Pingeton said. “They’re very deep, very talented. But I’m proud of our team, I thought we competed.”
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South Carolina made 27-of-57 shots to the Tigers’ 18-of-57, the Gamecocks out-rebounded the Tigers 48-27, they had six blocks to the Tigers’ zero, outscored Mizzou in the paint 40-25 and on second-chance points 19-3.
Everything went South Carolina’s way except total steals, which Missouri won 7-5.
The Tigers stayed close early as an Averi Kroenke steal turned into an assist on an Ashton Judd 3 from the top of the key to tie the game at 6 with 7:10 left in the first quarter.
Judd went on to lead the Tigers with 15 points.
“We struggled initially trying to make the right read and whether or not it’s a tight cut, a back cut,” Judd said.
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Then Grace Slaughter drove and spun around a defender for a tough layup to give the Tigers their lone lead of the day at 8-6 with 5:56 left in the first.
The Tigers stayed in front for 25 seconds and never led again after a Raven Johnson layup tied the game at 8 to start an 11-0 Gamecock run, which put South Carolina in front 15-8 with 3:09 left before the first break.
Laniah Randle ended a 4:44 stretch without a Tiger bucket when she spun for a falling layup with 1:12 left, then a Kroenke free throw cut the South Carolina lead to 21-13 after one quarter.
Along with the Tigers have foul trouble as a team, the issues were centered around the post where Angelique Ngalakulondi collected two fouls in the first 3:14, then Hannah Linthacum subbed in and collected two fouls in the next 3:37, meaning Pingeton had to send in Tionna Herron in the first quarter, and she quickly had a foul, too.
“We were in foul trouble the majority of the game,” Pingeton said. “Putting a team on the line 32 times is tough.”
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Herron subbed out early in the second quarter, leaving the Tigers with a all-guard lineup of Slaughter, De’Myla Brown, Judd, Kroenke and Randle.
That lineup, along with one including Tilda Sjokvist in for Kroenke, promptly went on an 8-0 run as Slaughter hit three layups and Judd added one of her own to cut the Gamecock lead to 25-23.
But the Gamecocks quickly regained control with a 9-0 run of their own before taking a 36-26 lead into halftime.
“They were pretty disruptive,” Pingeton said. “I think they played the 3 a little bit tighter than they had been all season long.”
The Tigers stayed near a 10-point deficit for the first half of the third quarter, but after a Nyah Wilson jumper made it 43-34 with 5:09 left, South Carolina scored 16 of the quarter’s final 19 points to build a 59-37 lead going to the fourth.
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“Late in the second quarter, it was a 2-point game, late in the third it was an 11-point game,” Pingeton said. “But the thing about South Carolina, they just need a little window and all of a sudden, an 11-point game becomes a 16-point game and then it turns into a 24-point game.”
The Tigers never got back within 20, as South Carolina kept extending the advantage. The Gamecocks got to a 30-point lead with 6:08 left, then got as far ahead as 34 points at three times in the final minutes.
Mizzou shot 18-of-57 (31.6 percent) from the field, including only shooting 11-of-32 (34.4 percent) on layups, while making just 5-of-16 (31.3 percent) from 3 and 11-of-17 (64.7 percent) at the free-throw line.
“We had some good looks at the rim that we didn’t convert on,” Pingeton said. “If you don’t get that, they turn into transition baskets and we overran some of our tags offensively that put us in a really bad position with our transition defense.”
South Carolina shot 27-of-57 (47.4 percent) from the field, 4-of-15 (26.7 percent) from 3 and 25-of-32 (78.1 percent) at the line.
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The Gamecocks’ bench outscored Missouri by itself, adding 57 points to the South Carolina total.
Missouri (11-5) continues SEC play with another ranked opponent as the Tigers face No. 19 Alabama on the road at 2 p.m. Sunday.
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