'A brand new theology': Will AI write a new Bible, spark cults and create bizarre religions?

Artificial Intelligence.
Artificial Intelligence. | REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

Artificial intelligence is dominating headlines. But what should Christians make of it — and are there notable dangers afoot?

Some experts are warning about the rise of new cults, entirely new "holy" texts, and other dangerous developments stemming from the rise of this seemingly ubiquitous technology.

Christian Post reporter Ian M. Giatti joins the show to discuss the complex issue.

"AI might actually formulate ... a brand new theology itself. And that should be extremely alarming," Giatti said. "The threat is to take these sacred texts and literally replace them with a new kind of truth claim. That is disturbing."

Listen to Giatti break it all down:

Read Giatti's latest article on artificial intelligence. 

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