Hallow AI is is an AI-powered tool designed to help recommend related Hallow content and provide faith-related knowledge based on the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Can I trust the answers in Hallow AI?
Hallow AI is a valuable resource for learning about the faith and finding references. This chatbot is developed by the Hallow team and specifically is trained on documents including Scripture, the Catechism, saint writings, papal encyclicals, and more.
Hallow AI strives to provide accurate responses rooted in Catholic teaching. However, like all AI models, it operates within a predefined knowledge base and may occasionally misinterpret or misrepresent information. This tool is still in its beta phase, meaning it is continuously improving and being refined.
Additionally, Hallow AI not meant for spiritual or moral direction. You are encouraged to verify answers by consulting official Church documents directly or speaking with a trusted priest or theologian. When you begin using Hallow AI, you will see a disclaimer to this effect. This disclaimer emphasizes that while AI is great for learning about the faith and finding references, personal and pastoral matters should always be directed to a priest.
What is the Catholic Church’s stance on AI?
The Catholic Church's stance on artificial intelligence (AI) is rooted in its commitment to uphold human dignity, promote the common good, and ensure that technological advancements serve humanity responsibly. The Church recognizes the potential of AI to contribute positively to society but emphasizes the necessity of ethical considerations in its development and application.
The Vatican's Dicastery for Culture and Education and Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith have recently instructed us in their a note called Antiqua et Nova, "all scientific and technological achievements are, ultimately, gifts from God" (para. 36). AI is one of these achievements.
The Church also teaches that "AI [can] be used as an aid to human dignity if it helps people understand complex concepts or directs them to sound resources" (Antiqua et Nova, 85), we've carefully implemented this very limited instance of AI to make available to more people the theological teachings of the Church in an accessible and easily categorized way.
Of course, the Church also reminds us that AI, as a digital machine, is "fundamentally confined to a logical-mathematical framework," as opposed to “human intelligence, which is shaped by embodied experiences." (Antiqua et Nova, para. 31) For this reason (though not this reason alone), AI can never replace human intelligence.
Hallow AI gave an inaccurate answer, how do I report it?
If you come across an inaccurate answer, you can report it to customer support who will share with our product team. Your feedback helps improve Hallow AI’s accuracy.
Who can access Hallow AI?
Hallow is being rolled out to users with the English version of the app with the exception of teacher and student home pages. If you’re using the app in another language, you’ll continue to see Magisterium AI instead.
I don’t see the Hallow AI feature on my app.
Hallow AI is gradually being rolled out to all users. If you don’t see it yet, it may not be available for your account yet. Once available, you can find it in the Home tab.
Can I remove Hallow AI from my Home screen?
No, this feature cannot be turned off or removed from the Home screen.
Can I copy or share responses from Hallow AI?
Yes. You can long press on the text to copy the response.
How does Hallow AI ensure transparency and protect user privacy?
Hallow AI is designed to provide sources for the answers provided. Using the AI feature is optional. By choosing to use Hallow AI, you agree for us to use that data to provide personalized prayer recommendations and content suggestions that better support your spiritual journey.
We’re always here to help when you need it. You can reach out through this purple chat window on the bottom-right corner or e-mail us at support@hallow.app
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