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SUMMARY:Christian Ethics and Peacebuilding in the Age of AI & Autonomous Weapons Systems
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LOCATION:Senate Room\, Lanyon Building\, Queen's University Belfast\, University Road\, Belfast\, \, Belfast\, United Kingdom\, BT7 1NN
DESCRIPTION:<p>The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous weapons presents profound ethical challenges for global peace and security.&nbsp\; As warfare evolves\, Christian ethical traditions offer crucial perspectives on justice\, morality\, and peace-making in this new technological era.</p>\n<p>This conference invites scholars\, faith leaders\, policymakers\, and technologists to explore how Christian ethics can inform responses to AI-driven warfare\, autonomous weapons systems\, and efforts for peacebuilding.&nbsp\; Through theological reflection\, interdisciplinary engagement\, and practical solutions\, we seek to advance discourse on the role of faith-driven ethics in shaping global policy and peace efforts.</p>\n<p><strong>Themes &amp\; Topics</strong></p>\n<p>&nbsp\;We welcome abstracts that address\, but are not limited to\, the following:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Christian perspectives on war\, peace\, and AI-driven conflict</li>\n<li>Faith-based peacebuilding and conflict resolution strategies</li>\n<li>Interfaith dialogues on AI\, ethics\, and global security</li>\n<li>Pacifism and Autonomous Weapon System</li>\n<li>AI and Police Surveillance</li>\n<li>Just war theory and the ethical implications of autonomous weapons</li>\n<li>Artificial intelligence and moral decision-making in combat</li>\n<li>Human dignity and accountability in AI warfare</li>\n<li>Theological reflections on justice\, technology\, and nonviolence</li>\n<li>The role of churches and Christian organisations in shaping AI ethics</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Speakers:</strong></p>\n<p>Professor Peter Lee&nbsp\;- University of Portsmouth</p>\n<p><strong>Submission Guidelines</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Abstracts should be between 250-300 words</li>\n<li>Include title\, author(s)\, affiliation\, and contact information</li>\n<li>Submissions must be in English</li>\n<li>Accepted abstracts may be invited for full paper submissions (especially in preparation for an envisaged conference proceedings to be published)</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Please send abstracts to:</strong>&nbsp\;christianethicsconference[at]qub.ac.uk</p>\n<p><strong>Important Dates</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Abstract Submission Deadline: 9 January 2026</li>\n<li>Notification of Acceptance: 30 January 2026</li>\n<li>Conference Date: 3 March 2026</li>\n<li>Location: Senate Room\, Queen&rsquo\;s University Belfast</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We look forward to your contributions in shaping a faith-centred ethical discourse on AI\, autonomous weapons\, and peacebuilding.</p>\n<p><strong>Conference Organisers:</strong></p>\n<p>Dr Femi Omotoyinbo | Professor Fiona Magowan</p>
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