As the age of AI dawns, religion faces unimagined challenges—and a grave responsibility.
What does “AI and religion” mean to you? For some, it’s the pope in a puffy coat. Pastors wonder if they can get away with ChatGPT writing their sermons. Theologians ponder whether machines can become conscious. People are vaguely aware that algorithms recommend, and now produce, social media content. But bigger risks—don’t the tech people have those covered?
Maria Baer, Brad Wilcox, Deseret News
Dillon Burroughs, The Christian Post
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