Is A.I. the Antichrist?

And other questions religions like Islam pose about emerging technology

Aneesa Bodiat
Jan 28 · 5 min read
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ItIt may seem that old religious principles would have little to say about new technology, but in the Islamic community, the intersection of technology and religion is a common topic of discussion. Biotech, environmental conservation, smartphone use, and artificial intelligence are all relevant concerns to…

Aneesa Bodiat

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Writer. Flat shoes and pencils. Hijabi in need of coffee.I’ve written for NYT, LennyLetter (RIP), Quartz, Racked and more. Sometimes a lawyer.

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