Rosalie Chan writes for Religion News Service.

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Can Empathy Be Learned? Science Offers Some Clues

by Rosalie Chan 10-25-2017

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Just how religion plays into our biological impulse for empathy is not yet clear. One study from the University of Chicago shows that religious upbringing is associated with less altruism. Other studies have shown the contrary; a University of Warsaw study found that religious beliefs are positively associated with empathy, as empathic skills are crucial factors for religion.

As Artificial Intelligence Grows, So Do Perceived Threats to Human Uniqueness

by Rosalie Chan 08-02-2017

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Musk urged a group of governors to proactively regulate AI, which he views as a “fundamental risk to the existence of human civilization.”

“Until people see robots going down the street killing people, they don’t know how to react because it seems so ethereal,” Musk said.

Zuckerberg shot back, saying fearmongering about AI is “irresponsible.”