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Apr 1, 2026 They wrestle with AI's authoritative voice and why sounding confident does not equal truth. They compare AI-made prayers, sermons, and creative work to historical shifts in art and worship. They warn about fraud, job loss, and social control while weighing useful tools like trusted library search and translation aids.
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Broad Definition Encompasses ANI And AGI
- Doug Wilson defines AI broadly as any digital machine performing tasks that normally require human intelligence, including ANI (narrow) and AGI (general).
- Examples range from thermostats and navigation apps to LLMs that render psalms, draw images, or write sermons, showing blurred boundaries.
ANI And AGI Boundaries Will Blur
- Wilson argues distinctions between ANI and AGI will blur as narrow systems gain broader predictive abilities.
- He warns Christians that treating narrow tools as harmless and general tools as evil is too simplistic.
Avoid Old Sins With New Tools
- Treat longstanding ethical failures with AI the same as their historical counterparts; don't act as if they're novel.
- Plagiarism via AI equals historical plagiarism—taking credit for a sermon or book you didn't write is lying.