Ben Olsen discusses faith-based community working toward responsible AI practices

Ben Olsen, founder and CEO of the faith and technology advisory firm interintelligence, is working to connect religious values with artificial intelligence development. Speaking with Charles Camosy of OSV News, Olsen explained his efforts to ensure human and faith-based concerns are addressed within the technology industry.

Olsen previously worked at Microsoft, where he helped create the company's first responsible AI standard and developed an AI ethics course with Seattle University. He noted that while the tech industry has established principles for privacy, transparency, and inclusiveness, he identified a lack of focus on protecting specific groups such as children, families, and the elderly.

Olsen's background includes studying philosophy at Seattle Pacific University and briefly attending The Catholic University of America. He transitioned into technology as a data architect and teacher at the University of Washington before moving into leadership roles focused on responsible innovation.