AI: Is it a gift of God or a tool of the Devil?

It is a fact of life that every major human invention is just a tool – which has the potential to be used for either good or evil.

The inventing of the printing press ensured the mass distribution of the Scriptures, and enabled the perversity of porn to spread throughout the whole of society. The internet enables me to share Christian teaching throughout the world; it also facilitates abuse and hate mail. It is little wonder that we view each new technological development with both a sense of anticipation and a sense of dread.

The latest is Artificial Intelligence (AI). In this article I want to offer some personal reflections on the use of AI, rather than an overview. For those who wish a better understanding and fuller introduction, from a Christian perspective, I would highly recommend John Lennox’s 2084: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity.