AI Can Further, Not Replace, Human Relationships, Elder Gong Teaches in New Vid
AI Can Further, Not Replace, Human Relationships, Elder Gong Teaches in New Vid
Publish Date: 2026-06-07 10:01:00
Source Domain: newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org
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Video Overview: Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles discusses wise use of technology, specifically Artificial Intelligence (AI), in the video “Faith, Dignity and Human Flourishing: Hearing God’s Voice in an Age of Artificial Intelligence.”
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Central Question: Elder Gong questions whether artificial intelligence can replace God’s guidance, emphasizing the importance of discerning God’s voice in an AI-driven world.
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Four Core Relationships: He teaches that AI can assist but cannot replace core relationships with God (Thou), oneself (I), others (They), and the natural environment (It). AI should enhance, not diminish, these relationships.
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Guideposts for Wise AI Use: Elder Gong provides three guideposts rooted in gospel principles: relying on the Spirit, exercising wisdom, and choosing trusted sources to navigate AI safely.
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Video Availability: The full video is accessible on YouTube and will soon be available in multiple languages on Church’s Gospel Library and Gospel Media channels, along with shorter segments on social media and “Come, Follow Me”.
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Video Episodes: The video series covers six episodes focusing on different relationships impacted by AI and concludes with additional insights on hearing God’s voice amidst technological advancement.
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Elder’s Mission: He urges individuals to use every tool wisely to deepen faith and strengthen spiritual and personal bonds, urging reliance on human relationships over impersonal technology.
