Understanding Artificial Intelligence: A Catholic Guide to Moral Education in the Age of AI

Abstract

The rise of artificial intelligence technology presents substantial ethical dilemmas, especially regarding its influence on the moral upbringing of young individuals. This article explores how Catholic principles can serve as a compass in navigating this moral quandary. The importance of this review lies in providing practical guidance to educators and technology developers in incorporating Catholic values into AI systems, thus ensuring that technology not only possesses intellectual acumen but also embodies a solid moral framework. Using a literature review approach, this article offers a novel contribution by consolidating and synthesizing existing literature to assist practitioners in designing and implementing AI systems rooted in Catholic principles in moral education. We hope this article will constructively steer the trajectory of artificial intelligence development toward moral education, by Catholic teachings, and ultimately foster positive character development in children and youth.