July 12, 2026 | The Future of AI and Its Ethical Implications: Insights from Taylor Black

In this episode of Catholic Review Radio, Christopher Gunty explores with Taylor Black the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, its cultural and ethical impacts, and the Catholic perspective on technology. Black is director of AI and Venture Ecosystems at Microsoft. Discover how AI is shaping society, the importance of human dignity, and what the future holds.The conversation talks about the significance of Pope Leo XIII’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas in the context of AI and technological shifts. Other key topics are the balance between technological advancement and environmental sustainability and the role of AI in developing nations and concerns around inequality.Black also discusses the ethical considerations and the importance of maintaining human relationships in the age of AI, and makes some predictions for the next few years in AI development and its societal integration.Host: Christopher GuntyGuest: Taylor Black, Microsoft and Catholic University of AmericaNews announcer: George Matysek Jr.Producer: Christopher GuntyCopyright © 2026, Catholic Review Media