DiscoverAI and FaithHow Religious Leaders Evaluate and Use Technology: Insights from Microsoft Research #45
How Religious Leaders Evaluate and Use Technology: Insights from Microsoft Research #45

How Religious Leaders Evaluate and Use Technology: Insights from Microsoft Research #45

Update: 2025-09-25
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This summer, Nina Lutz, a PhD student at the University of Washington, joined Microsoft Research to interview nearly 50 religious leaders on how they approach technology in both ministry and personal spiritual practice. Her work, part of the new Technology for Religious Empowerment (T4RE) initiative, brings unique faith-based perspectives into the software creation process. In this podcast, Nina shares the surprising insights she uncovered from her conversations.


Meet the speakers and read the episode resources here: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/religious-leaders-and-microsoft-research/


Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its leadership.

Production: Pablo Salmones and Penny Yuen
Host: David Brenner
Guest: Nina Lutz
Editing: Isabelle Braconnot
Music from #UppbeatLicense code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

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How Religious Leaders Evaluate and Use Technology: Insights from Microsoft Research #45

How Religious Leaders Evaluate and Use Technology: Insights from Microsoft Research #45

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