Confessions of an AI Sceptic

The author discusses the tension between skepticism of generative AI—citing concerns over data collection, misinformation, and stereotypes—and the necessity of digital literacy. Using the challenges faced by journalists in Gaza as an example of the difficulty in verifying truth in a digital age, the text advocates for critical engagement with technology. The World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) provides online courses, such as "AI, You and Your Organization" and "Just Digital," to help users work ethically with AI and protect personal data.

• The author expresses skepticism regarding generative AI, questioning if it is a tool for "collecting our personal data," a means to "magnify misinformation," or a way to "perpetuate racist, sexist and cultural stereotypes."
• The author asserts that avoiding or passively observing the current digital transformation is "unethical for those of us who aspire to achieving communication rights for all."
• The text highlights the critical role of public interest journalism in a digital environment where "eyewitness truth-telling" is mixed with "misinformed or falsified reports."
• The World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) has created educational resources to address digital challenges, including the "AI, You and Your Organization" webinar series for ethical AI use and the "Just Digital" course covering personal data protection, fake news, and freedom of expression.

APA

Rowley, S. (2024). Confessions of an AI Sceptic. World Association for Christian Communication. https://waccglobal.org/confessions-of-an-ai-sceptic/

Chicago

Rowley, Saskia. Confessions of an AI Sceptic. World Association for Christian Communication, 2024. https://waccglobal.org/confessions-of-an-ai-sceptic/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{rowley2024confessions, author = {Rowley, Saskia}, title = {{Confessions of an AI Sceptic}}, publisher = {World Association for Christian Communication}, year = {2024}, month = oct, url = {https://waccglobal.org/confessions-of-an-ai-sceptic/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }