Christian Ethics of Artificial Intelligence / Bitcoin is on Fire, and tragically so is a Protester.

In this episode, we dive into technology and AI, starting with the excitement around Bitcoin and our idea for a "Christus Crypto" cryptocurrency. We tackle Google's AI bias, particularly in image generation, and discuss how AI models are trained, emphasizing the role of prompts and the influence of diversity mandates and training data on outcomes. We explore the ethical dilemmas of AI, stressing the need for validation, responsible usage, and critical thinking to navigate technological advancements' trade-offs. Our conversation covers ChatGPT's applications in academics, ministry, work, and research, from generating academic content to writing code, showcasing the tool's efficiency and time-saving benefits. We touch upon the education model's disruption and job market implications, advocating for authenticity in AI-generated content. Highlighting the importance of questioning who trains AI models, we discuss accountability and personal responsibility in content creation. We draw parallels with Nikola Tesla's story, urging a balanced view on technology. Finally, we delve into moral injury through the lens of self-immolation as a protest, concluding with the need to address information hazards and moral injuries thoughtfully.

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast do not reflect the official policy or position of the US ARMY, Department of Defense, or the US Government.

00:00 Intro - Rebranding Bitcoin Hype
00:24 Christus Chripto
01:33 Controversy around Google's AI
05:10 Tim explains how AI Image generators work
11:00 How to use AI for research
13:08 AI Confidently Wrong
13:50 30k Ft. View
16:12 Trade-offs of technology
18:53 Ethical Use of AI
27:37 Dangers of AI Bias
32:04 How We Use AI
36:50 Creative & Workplace Uses
41:55 AI Raises the Floor
49:17 AI Knowledge Assessments
01:06:22 Tragic, Self-Immolation
01:08:50 Moral Injury
1:18:54 Funny Article