Because he wanted Flores and other non-English speakers in the congregation to be able to better understand the service, Mehl went looking for a translation solution about a year ago when he stumbled upon Wordly.
While many people today are hesitant to explore AI, its adoption has skyrocketed. According to Pew Research, TechCrunch and firms like Gartner, IDC and Statista, the statistics are startling.
“Our journey has always been about using technology to support the Church’s mission,” said Andrew Rogers, co-founder of Faith Assistant.
“It’s just the fact that it’s a question to ponder is a miracle in itself, in a way,” podcaster Joe Rogan said, “If you do live like a Christian, and you do follow the principles of Christ, you will have a richer, more love-filled life.”
“Certainly, I do not see AI as a fad. It will not go away. Our culture will find ways to use it, but church leaders cannot ignore it,” Mark Snowden, director for the Cincinnati Area Baptist Association.
In a year with ongoing overseas conflict, economic challenges, natural disasters and a volatile presidential election, the surge may be due to an increase in anxiety, uncertainty about the future and a search for hope.
What is the Christian’s responsibility in navigating this technology, and how should they interact with it? A Baptist ethicist is working to answer these questions.
Don Barger and Grant Lovejoy’s book, “Unreadable: Another Book You Probably Won’t Read,” is a journey to discover how people obtain information and how that information shapes how they view themselves and the world.
