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The Catholic Bishop of Ekiti Diocese, Most Rev. Felix Femi Ajakaye, has expressed concerns about the potential dangers of unregulated artificial intelligence (AI) and called for lawmakers and stakeholders to resist legislation that could harm humanity.
Bishop Ajakaye, represented by his Vicar General, Rev. Felix Odesanmi, delivered this message during a sermon at the 58th World Social Communications Day held at St. Patrick's Catholic Cathedral in Ado-Ekiti.
He urged professionals and journalists to speak out against the risks associated with AI, emphasizing that the pursuit of economic gain should not overshadow ethical considerations.
"While we approve of the good things that technology has brought to us, we should be conscious of the dangers both economically wise leading to unemployment and the moral issues that go along with it," Bishop Ajakaye said through his representative.
He expressed concerns about AI's potential impact on employment, stating, "By the time we allow this artificial intelligence, AI, to take control of us and be everywhere, a lot of people and the rate of unemployment would be higher or triple or more."
The Bishop also highlighted the lack of conscience and thinking in AI, warning that its unchecked advancement could lead to a bleak future for the world.
"Artificial intelligence has no thinking, no conscience, where those two things are lacking, there is danger. Otherwise, the future of the world is very bleak," he warned.
He called for restrictions on the use of AI, stating, "Let us raise our voice against artificial intelligence; there should be restrictions to areas where to use it. It would cause a lot of confusion in our world."
