AI translation for religious services is a new phenomenon, and Christian experts in AI ethics and multicultural ministry are just beginning to parse through their guidance for churches. Some had not heard of live AI translation in worship services before being contacted by RNS. (Hertzler-McCain, Religion News Service)
Read MoreI believe that whether you think A.G.I. will be great or terrible for humanity — and honestly, it may be too early to say — its arrival raises important economic, political and technological questions to which we currently have no answers. I believe that the right time to start preparing for A.G.I. is now. (Roose, The New York Times)
Read MoreMarch Madness tips off this week. Millions of Americans will be hoping for a perfect bracket or to see magical Cinderella runs from underdog teams. And many others will be looking to bet big money on this year's men and women's basketball tournaments. (Fadel & Manuel, NPR)
Read MoreAfter many years of steady decline, the share of Americans who identify as Christian shows signs of leveling off—at least temporarily. According to the study, the percentage of U.S. adults identifying as Christian declined from 78% in 2007 to 63% in 2023-24. Since 2020, the percentage has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 62% and 64%. (Venditti, Visual Capitalist)
Read MoreThe second season of the popular sci-fi drama has created “a cultural moment that we haven’t had in a while,” with innie and outie joining a list of pop culture expressions that come from various forms of entertainment. (Hasan, The New York Times)
Read MoreEver since the pandemic, parties are not what they used to be. Instead of flitting from table to table, some guests cower with their phones in the corners — if they show up at all. People seem more excited to stay home than go out; a viral TikTok meme celebrates the relief, and delight, of plans getting canceled at the last minute. (Bergstein, The Washington Post)
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