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Moments that Matter - Part 2

Over the last 2-3 years we have seen the emergence of Large Language Models (LLM) capable of generating text given access to input information. Agentic AI is on the rise automating a wide range of human/machine interactions. In this article I want to address some interactions which historically have been human-to-human but are beginning to become more autonomous machine-to-human interactions. I wonder whether all these applications are justified, helpful or appropriate – and whether we are living up to Jesus’ challenge of loving our neighbour as ourselves when we embrace them

Moments that Matter - 1

The purpose of this paper is to consider what degree we should allow technology to mediate the moments that matter in our lives. I am concerned that unthinking adoption risks stripping away aspects of our humanity and may reduce the affected relationships to something less than they were meant to be.

Politicians and Regulators - Introduction

AI and digital technologies are creating particular and unique challenges for regulatory authorities and governments around the world. In particular

The speed of change and unforseen consequences
Concentrations of power, expertise and economic resources
Surveillance capitalism and behaviour modification

PoliticsJohn Wyatt27 February 2020Blog

Church Leaders – Introduction

Technology is transforming the world at an astonishing pace. It was only in 2007 that Steve Jobs launched the iPhone…. It seems likely that the next 10 years will see comparable yet unpredictable advances. Yet confronted with this tsunami it often seems as though the Church is sleepwalking into the technological future, preoccupied with its own internal discussions and oblivious to the complexity of the challenges that are coming our way.

Church LeadersJohn Wyatt27 February 2020Blog

Business and Community Leaders - Introduction

It is hard to escape technology these days. Within our businesses, we need to have an online presence, offering a great ‘user experience’. We need to offer our services or products online. There is constant pressure to innovate; to do things differently, and for the most part this involves some use of new technologies.

BusinessJonathan Ebsworth7 February 2020Blog

TechHuman for Families – Critically Digital

Children and young people in the UK are growing up in a world which is radically different than any previous generation. They have easy access to ‘always-on’ nearly pervasive technology that they can carry around with them. They use technology at school, at home and in their social lives. We see toddlers confidently operating tablets and smartphones.

FamiliesJonathan Ebsworth30 January 2020Blog

Technology Professionals - Introduction

To launch the section of TechHuman for Technology Professionals, I wanted to outline some initial priorities for this group. I have spent over 35 years working with Technology for businesses …

Technology ProfessionalsJonathan Ebsworth29 January 2020Blog

Crossing the Chasm

Collectively, we have been talking with a wide range of specialists across many disciplines. There is massive interest in these issues. In some areas we have found unquestioning enthusiasm, in other areas quiet concern. Some people we speak with are frightened at the scale and pace of change.

Introducing TechHuman.org

We are in the relatively early stages of a global ‘Digital Revolution’. Technology is driving unprecedented changes across most aspects of life and work. The pace and scale of that change is accelerating relentlessly. The combination of always-connected devices, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are combining to change human life irreversibly.