Truthly AI: Forming AI with Eternal Truth w/ Jacob Ciccarelli | Purposely Catholic | Ep. 81

About this episode

When a question about Catholic faith comes up, how should we use an AI answer? Khalil and Bobby welcome Jacob Ciccarelli, co-founder of Truthly AI, to discuss the project and why he wants Catholic teaching to shape the way it responds. Jacob also shares his journey of faith and surrender and the beginnings of Truthly.

We discuss thoughtful use of AI, its relationship to traditional resources, and the role of community in the project's mission. The conversation includes accessibility, generosity, and equipping people to share their faith.

In this episode

• The beginnings of Truthly AI
• Jacob's journey of faith and surrender
• Thoughtful use of AI in questions of faith
• AI and traditional Catholic resources
• Community, accessibility, and supporting the project's mission

Khalil Hattar and Bobby Fredericksen with Jacob Ciccarelli

About the guest

Jacob Ciccarelli is a co-founder of Truthly, a Catholic AI project intended to help people learn and share their faith. He currently serves as CEO. The organization describes its mission in terms of seeking, living, and sharing truth, with Catholic media and community work alongside the app.