As we reflect on 2024’s most impactful discussions at the intersection of artificial intelligence and faith, we’re excited to share the content that resonated most with our global community. From thought-provoking podcasts to in-depth articles, here’s what captured our audience’s attention this year.
Top Podcasts Making Waves Across 40 Countries
Our podcast series continues to foster meaningful dialogue about AI and faith, reaching listeners across forty nations with over 1,300 plays. The most engaging episodes of 2024 tackled crucial questions about AI’s role in society and its implications for faith communities.
Leading the charts, “AI & Work: Cultivating Visions of Hope” featuring David Kim explored how we can maintain optimism while navigating AI’s impact on the workplace. The Vatican’s perspective on AI development found its voice in our second most popular episode, as Bishop Paul Tighe shared insights into the Catholic Church’s engagement with technological advancement.
Dr. Noreen Herzfeld’s discussion on divine and human relationships in an AI-driven world claimed the third spot, while equally compelling episodes featuring Andrew DeBerry on misinformation and Rabbi Geoffrey Mitelman on Jewish perspectives on AI rounded out our top five, each drawing significant listenership.
Most-Read Articles: Where Faith Meets Technology
The year’s most-read article was Marcus Schwarting’s cautionary piece for Christian developers of Large Language Models that sparked important conversations about responsible AI development, garnering nearly 2,000 views, and demonstrating the strong interest in ethical frameworks for AI development. Close behind was Atiqa Fakhar’s thought-provoking article discussing religious Ethics in AI and robotics.
Mark Graves’ exploration of generative AI’s applications in theology and science drew significant attention, while Chris Lim’s practical guide to AI translation tools for faith communities continued to prove valuable years after its initial publication. Rajiv Malhotra’s Dharma perspective on AI offered readers a unique Buddhist lens for understanding artificial intelligence.
Website Engagement: A Growing Community
Our platform has seen remarkable growth, with over 50,000 views since January. The homepage served as the primary gateway to our content, while our “Our Experts” section attracted significant traffic, highlighting the value our community places on authoritative voices in this space.
The Misinformation Hub proved to be a crucial resource, drawing hundreds of visitors seeking to navigate the complex landscape of AI-related information. This demonstrates the growing need for reliable, faith-informed perspectives on artificial intelligence.
Looking Forward to 2025
As we move forward, these metrics tell us that our community is deeply engaged with questions about AI’s ethical implications, its relationship with religious traditions, and its practical applications in faith communities. The diversity of popular content – from theoretical explorations to practical guides – reflects the multifaceted nature of the AI and faith dialogue.
We’re particularly encouraged by the global reach of our podcast series and the sustained interest in articles that bridge technical expertise with spiritual wisdom. This engagement underscores the vital importance of continuing to explore how faith traditions can inform and shape the development of AI.
Thank you for being part of this important conversation. Whether you’re a regular listener to our podcasts, an avid reader of our articles, or new to our community, your engagement helps drive meaningful dialogue about the future of AI and faith.
Stay tuned for more thought-provoking content in the coming year as we continue to explore these crucial intersections between technology and faith. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast and newsletter to stay updated on the latest discussions and insights in this rapidly evolving field.
