Human in the Lead: Cheryl Contee on the Future of AI and Faith
State of Belief

Human in the Lead: Cheryl Contee on the Future of AI and Faith

July 25, 2026

AI is all around us – and you've probably been affected by both the hype and the scaremongering. The fact is, harnessing it for the good is as much a question of ethics and intentionality as it is of technology. That’s according to technologist, entrepreneur, and best-selling author Cheryl Contee. This week, we get into AI's role for nonprofits, faith communities, and ethical AI training, as well as AI’s potential to revolutionize healthcare, education, and longevity. Cheryl stresses the role of religious leaders and faith communities navigating AI’s influence, including Pope Leo’s call to “disarm artificial intelligence.”

This episode is about as timely as any we have ever produced.

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