AI in the Light of Magnifica Humanitas with the University of Coimbra's Chaplain – Broadcast 30/08/2026Photo by Vidal Balielo Jr. on Pexels
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AI in the Light of Magnifica Humanitas with the University of Coimbra's Chaplain – Broadcast 30/08/2026

Agência ECCLESIA30 August 2026 at 09:00

Father Nuno Fileno, chaplain of the University of Coimbra, publicly warned about the risks associated with delegating moral decisions to artificial intelligence (AI). His statements were broadcast on a program dated August 30, 2026, within the framework of the "Magnifica Humanitas" program.

The chaplain denounced the impact of technical evolution that, according to him, proceeds devoid of ethical limits. This position arises in the context of a broader debate about the role of technology in society and the responsibilities that accompany its development.

The broadcast is part of a series of content from the Ecclesia agency, which also includes references to other initiatives, such as a mission of the Vicentine Marian Youth in Mozambique. However, the main focus of this specific broadcast lies on the ethical reflection regarding artificial intelligence.

O padre Nuno Fileno, capelão da Universidade de Coimbra alertou para o risco de delegar decisões morais na inteligência artificial (IA), denunciando o impacto de uma evolução técnica desprovida de limites éticos.

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