The former archdeacon looking to put limits on AI with an ethical code: The problems posed today have been the subject of theological reflection for hundreds of years'

"I would say there are two main factors. The first is that a growing majority of the global population has some kind of religious affiliation. And that number is growing. AI is going to transform society. Because of that, the reasons why AI interacts with society must include at least one explanation that makes sense to religious people. Otherwise, there is a risk of social disruption: there would be a purely secular justification and, at the same time, communities that feel excluded or resistant."

"It's not a drag on innovation, but rather a compass for AI to generate sustainable wealth without sacrificing values. The Oxford Oath for AI Practitioners seeks to be a kind of Hippocratic oath for AI engineers and other professionals. Inspired by ancestral ethical codes, the voluntary pledge attempts to prioritize common good over mere technical efficiency, placing limits on applications that amplify inequality or erode human dignity."

Lyndon Drake, a theologist-scientist, integrates ethics across capital markets, artificial intelligence, and theology. With experience as a high-ranking banker at Barclays Capital during the Lehman Brothers crisis and as an archdeacon of the Maori Anglican Church, Drake now researches at Oxford University. He co-developed the Oxford Oath for AI Practitioners, a voluntary pledge modeled on the Hippocratic oath that emphasizes common good over technical efficiency. The oath limits AI applications that amplify inequality or erode human dignity. Drake argues theology is essential to AI ethics because religious populations need secular justifications that resonate with their values, preventing social disruption. Additionally, theological reflection addresses fundamental problems posed by artificial intelligence.

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