Episode 5: Relating to AI
Summary:
Can we have a relationship with AI? In this episode, we explore the human tendency to anthropomorphize AI, the risks of treating it like a person, and how to stay grounded in using it as a tool that supports ministry, without replacing authentic relationships.
Topics covered:
- Why AI is not a relational being and should be treated as a tool.
- Real-world examples of people forming unhealthy attachments to chatbots.
- The dangers of anthropomorphizing AI, especially for youth and vulnerable users.
- How to engage AI intentionally and avoid theological or emotional confusion.
- Strategies for using AI in ministry while maintaining emotional and relational boundaries.
Homework:
- Reflect on how you currently use AI.
- Ask: “Does this enhance relationships or replace them?”
- Identify boundaries you may need to set around emotional or theological engagement with AI.
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