The Bible does not explicitly mention artificial intelligence by name, since AI as a modern technology didn’t exist in biblical times. However, Scripture provides timeless principles that many readers apply when considering AI’s development and use. Here are key themes and how they’re relevant:

• God as the source of wisdom and the need for stewardship
  • The Bible presents wisdom as a divine gift and humanity as stewards of creation. This frames how technology should be pursued: for flourishing, justice, and care rather than domination or self-exaltation. Passages like James 1:5 (asking God for wisdom) and Genesis 1–2 (humans stewarding creation) are commonly cited to shape ethical tech use.
• Humility and warnings about idolatry and hubris
  • Scripture warns against trusting in human-made systems or power. Idols are depicted as lifeless or deceptive, and pride in human ingenuity alone can lead astray. Verses such as Psalm 115:4–8 and Isaiah 2 or 14–16 passages are frequently used to caution against worshiping or overvaluing our own inventions.
• The image of God and human uniqueness
  • Being created in God’s image (Genesis 1:26–27) is often cited in discussions about AI to emphasize that human consciousness, personhood, moral responsibility, and relationship with God are not reducible to machines. This underpins questions about autonomy, accountability, and the rights and responsibilities of AI systems versus human beings.
• ethics, justice, and the common good
  • Biblical ethics emphasize love for neighbor, justice for the vulnerable, and the pursuit of truth. Applied to AI, this leads to considerations like privacy, bias and fairness, transparency, accountability, potential harms, and how AI aligns with protecting the vulnerable and promoting human flourishing.
• Work, value, and meaning
  • The Bible speaks to work as part of God’s good creation. AI may transform work in profound ways, raising questions about meaning, labor rights, and how technology can free people to pursue more meaningful or creative tasks while not displacing human dignity.

Practical biblical-guided questions you might consider when evaluating AI:

• Does this AI use respect for human dignity, protect privacy, and avoid exploitation?
• Are there clear lines of accountability, especially for decisions with ethical or safety implications?
• Does it promote justice and care for the vulnerable, or could it unintentionally harden inequities?
• Is trust placed more in the technology or in God’s wisdom and guidance?
• Does the use of AI align with love for neighbor and the flourishing of communities?

If you’d like, I can tailor these principles to a specific AI use case (e.g., education, healthcare, hiring, content moderation, or creative work) and pull relevant scripture references to support that discussion.