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Catholic universities in Indonesia use AI to uphold human dignity
Indonesian Catholic universities train students to use AI while protecting human dignity.
In brief
Indonesian Catholic universities train students to use AI while protecting human dignity. Five Indonesian Catholic universities prepared communication students to apply AI responsibly through a six-day program focused on human dignity. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
AI Bootcamp in Yogyakarta
Twenty-two communication students from five Indonesian Catholic universities participated in a six-day AI Bootcamp in Yogyakarta.
Five universities involved
The universities include Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Soegijapranata Catholic University, Widya Mandala Catholic University, and Widya Mandira Catholic University.
Theme: Magnifica Humanitas
The program focused on how AI can serve people while safeguarding human dignity, echoing Pope Leo XIV's vision.
Human dignity in AI
The program emphasized keeping human dignity at the heart of AI development to avoid reducing people to data or automated decisions.
AI's role in communication
AI accelerates information processing, generates content, and expands creative possibilities but raises concerns about dependence and declining critical thinking.
Research team
Researchers from the five universities developed 14 learning modules on AI applications in communication and ethical reflection.
Community engagement
Students visited Yogyakarta's Tugu area to interview street vendors and observe community needs before designing AI solutions.
Student outcomes
Students developed AI prototypes addressing real community challenges, showing increased engagement and practical application of AI.
The essence
Five Indonesian Catholic universities prepared communication students to apply AI responsibly through a six-day program focused on human dignity.
