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Worldcrunch Voted “Most Impactful” New Product For The Library Market At The Charleston Conference

Worldcrunch Voted “Most Impactful” New Product For The Library Market At The Charleston Conference

PARIS — Worldcrunch is proud to share the news that our website was voted “Most Impactful” new product destined for public libraries and universities.

Each year, the Premiers provides the Charleston Conference audience the opportunity to see a showcase of the newest companies, products, and innovations for publishing and scholarly communications. After seeing a 5 minute “pitch” presentation, there is time for audience Q&A followed by audience voting in the following categories: Best Design, Most Impactful, and Best New Product.

"It was a great opportunity to be able to introduce Worldcrunch to the university and library market in Charleston," said Worldcrunch CEO Benjamin Sabbah. "We're thrilled that participants see the unique impact our product can have for library users and the university community."

Here is a link to the video of the presentation of all the entrants. Worldcrunch begins which you at minute 36:15.

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AI As God? How Artificial Intelligence Could Spark Religious Devotion

We may be about to see the emergence of a new kind of religion, where flocks worship — literally — at the altar of Artificial Intelligence.

Image of artificial intelligence as an artificial being

Artificial intelligence generated picture of AI as a god

Neil McArthur

The latest generation of AI-powered chatbots, trained on large language models, have left their early users awestruck —and sometimes terrified — by their power. These are the same sublime emotions that lie at the heart of our experience of the divine.

People already seek religious meaning from very diverse sources. There are, for instance, multiple religions that worship extra-terrestrials or their teachings.

As these chatbots come to be used by billions of people, it is inevitable that some of these users will see the AIs as higher beings. We must prepare for the implications.

There are several pathways by which AI religions will emerge. First, some people will come to see AI as a higher power.

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