Gur Hasidim prohibit use of artificial intelligence

The Gur Hasidic dynasty has introduced sweeping regulations that ban its followers from using artificial intelligence (AI), describing it as “the evil inclination of our generation.”
The new rules impose an absolute prohibition on any form of dialogue with AI systems, via phone, computer, or any other medium, including for professional or livelihood-related purposes.
The regulations specifically ban the use of AI-based computerized customer service.
AI tools that generate outputs without the possibility of open-ended interaction, such as image creation, are permitted under strict supervision and approval by the “Gur Bishlemut” center.
The rabbis emphasize that AI poses a more severe spiritual danger than the internet and warn of the addiction and shallow engagement some people have found with AI.
The decree was signed by Gur rabbis from communities across Israel and also rabbis from London and the United States.