ChatGPT, Copilot, And Google Can’t Save Your Soul
I read an article recently in a magazine that caters to the evangelical Christian community. It seems that a new digital awakening is unfolding among the faithful. I’m not talking about using AI (artificial intelligence) to research Biblical topics or discover new truths and ideas about God, faith, or the meaning of life. I’m talking about something far more significant — and far more morally complex. There are now AI-powered apps that allow you to literally “text with Jesus,” or talk with a variety of Biblical personalities. And they respond. And it seems to be catching on. What could possibly go wrong? I must remind you, though, that these apps are not real. Artificial intelligence is a powerful system of computational techniques that imitates human intelligence. It produces language, ideas, and images by analyzing enormous amounts of data. That is part of why we love it. But it does not feel, understand, believe, or take responsibility. It can mimic a person or personality, bu...