What is AI and how should Christians think about it

AI is a huge buzz word these days. But what is it and how should Christians think about it?

Ai is short for Artificial Intelligence. That sounds really scary to some people, but it doesn’t have to be when used correctly. At it’s core, AI is simply using large language models to predict text, perform tasks, and engage in reasoning. It is simply a tool. It can be used for good or bad, like any other tool.

That doesn’t mean there are not concerns, just like with any other tool. I am concerned that AI will help lead to people socializing less with other humans and more with computers. This has been going on for a while, and it is not good for society. We cannot replace God’s creation with computers. Another concern is economic. We must train our workers to embrace the future that is coming so they are not left behind.

There are some really positive things about AI. Using chat gpt has made me much more productive in my programming. It has also made finding information more natural. It can make mistakes, and we must be aware of that, but it is improving all the time.

It can also be used ot further the kingdom. I recently created a small project using data publicly available from gotquestions.org that allows users to ask questions by voice or text. You can see it at https://gotquestions-web.vercel.app/ Let me know what you think.

In summary, AI is strictly a tool that can be used for good or ill. There are concerns around socialization and economics, but it can be extremely helpful. There are Christians exploring how best to use these tools to spread the gospel and good Christian teaching. I hope this article is helpful.