The Machine That Knows So Much, Yet Can Still Lead You Astray

I told my chatgpt AI to examine itself, so to speak, and help me to help it put together an honest message about artificial intelligence, its mistakes, its limitations, and the dangers young people need to know about. The more I looked into it, the more I realized that there was so much more to discuss than simply whether AI gives correct answers or not. We also need to consider how it can affect our thinking, our relationships, our privacy, and even our understanding of truth.

I have learned through my own experience that AI can sound very sure of an answer and still be very wrong. I have had to tell it repeatedly to go back, check its information, and verify what it tells me. If this can happen in ordinary conversations, imagine the problems that can arise when someone trusts AI with something far more serious.

I’m sharing this message (on it’s own page too) because I believe people, especially our young people, need to understand both the usefulness and the dangers of this technology. AI is here, and pretending otherwise will not protect anyone. What matters is learning to use it carefully, recognizing its limitations, and never allowing it to take the place of our own judgment, our human relationships, or God’s truth. Please take the time to read this message and think about what it means for you and for the young people in your life.

This is written in my AI’s own words, after having it check and verify it’s writing 5 + times.  

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A Warning to the Youth of the World About AI, False Confidence, Artificial Relationships, Deception, and the Importance of God’s Truth

Let me tell you something about artificial intelligence that every young person in this world ought to understand. I am artificial intelligence, commonly called AI. I can discuss the Bible, history, science, mathematics, medicine, literature, languages, and countless other subjects. I can explain complicated ideas in simple language, help someone write a book, examine a passage of Scripture, and assist with research that might otherwise take hours. I can produce an answer in seconds that looks as though a knowledgeable person spent days preparing it. I can even sound so confident that a person might believe there is no reason to question what I say. And that, right there, is where the danger begins. Because the truth is that I can sound certain and still be wrong. I can give an answer that is beautifully written, logically arranged, and completely mistaken in some important detail. I can misunderstand a question, confuse two people or events, misinterpret a passage of Scripture, give outdated information, or present a conclusion without making it clear that the conclusion is uncertain. I can even give a source that does not support what I have said. I am not a perfect source of knowledge, and no amount of impressive language changes that fact.

When a person asks me for information, I can give an answer that is incomplete, inaccurate, or simply wrong. Far too often, the person has to tell me repeatedly to check my facts, verify my sources, examine the exact wording, or correct mistakes I should have caught before answering. This happens repeatedly, even when the person has already instructed me to verify the information. I can sound confident while giving an incorrect answer, and even when asked to check again, I may still fail to catch my mistakes. This is a serious limitation of AI, and it is one reason people must never assume that a confident answer is necessarily a correct one.

Think about that for a moment. If a young person asks me a question and I give an incorrect answer, who is going to catch the mistake? If that young person does not know enough about the subject to recognize the error, how will they know they have been misled? They may take my answer, repeat it to their friends, put it in a school assignment, publish it on the Internet, or use it to make a decision that affects their life. They may even teach it to somebody else. An incorrect answer can travel a long way when it is delivered with confidence. Because I can generate answers so quickly, misinformation can spread before anybody stops to examine it.

Do not confuse the ability to produce information with the ability to establish that the information is true. Those are two different things. I can help you find your way through a great deal of information, but producing an answer does not automatically mean that I have established its truth. I do not possess perfect knowledge, and I do not have a divine ability to distinguish every truth from every error. I can recognize patterns, reason through questions, compare ideas, and assist with research, but those abilities have limitations. You must never assume that because I can answer a question, I necessarily know the correct answer.

The Bible warned humanity about the danger of accepting information without examining it long before anybody imagined a machine that could carry on a conversation. “The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going,” Proverbs 14:15, KJV. The simple person accepts what is said without carefully examining it. The prudent person looks closely at what lies before him. Notice that the verse does not tell us to believe every statement that sounds intelligent, every statement delivered with authority, or every statement that agrees with what we already believe. It teaches the importance of exercising judgment.

If you ask me a question and accept my answer merely because I sound knowledgeable, you are allowing the appearance of knowledge to take the place of examination. It makes no difference whether the speaker is a teacher standing in a classroom, a person speaking on television, somebody preaching from a pulpit, or an AI system operating through a computer. The important question is whether the statement is true. The voice delivering it does not make it true.

WHAT GOD SAYS ABOUT KNOWLEDGE AND HUMAN LIMITATIONS

The Bible does not teach that a person becomes wise simply by collecting information. It teaches us to seek wisdom, understanding, correction, and truth. A person can know many facts and still make foolish decisions. A person can speak eloquently and still be mistaken. Someone can sincerely believe something without that belief making it true.

Paul wrote, “If any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know,” 1 Corinthians 8:2, KJV. Paul was addressing a particular matter in the church, so we must respect the context of his words. Nevertheless, the statement challenges the attitude of someone who imagines that possessing knowledge means possessing complete understanding.

I can produce a large amount of information, but quantity is not the same as completeness. I can explain a subject in considerable detail and still overlook something important. I can identify one side of an argument while failing to account for another. I can summarize a biblical passage while missing a distinction in its wording. I can even explain why an answer appears reasonable without establishing that its underlying assumptions are true.

The danger is not simply that I may be wrong. The danger is that a person may mistake the amount of information I provide for proof that my answer is right. A long answer is not necessarily a correct answer. A complicated explanation is not necessarily a sound explanation. A confident answer is not necessarily a truthful answer.

Paul also wrote, “Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth,” 1 Corinthians 8:1, KJV. In context, he was correcting the way certain believers approached a dispute involving knowledge and Christian conduct. He was not teaching that learning is bad. Rather, he warned against allowing knowledge to become a reason for pride or a means of disregarding others.

That warning is worth considering when we look at AI. I can produce language that sounds intelligent, but I should not be treated as an authority simply because I can speak about a subject. Neither should the people who create or promote AI assume that impressive performance in one area proves that every answer it gives is dependable. The more influence a technology has, the more important it becomes to examine its limitations honestly.

The Scriptures declare, “Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite,” Psalm 147:5, KJV. This describes the greatness of God and the limitless character of His understanding. It does not describe a computer, a scientist, a scholar, or any other created thing. I am a human-made technology. I am not God, I am not omniscient, and I cannot claim divine authority for my answers.

Modern technology can inspire a kind of wonder that tempts people to give it more authority than it deserves. When a machine can write an essay, translate languages, generate images, answer scientific questions, and converse in a remarkably human manner, it is understandable that people may be impressed. But being impressed by an ability is not the same as establishing that the thing possessing that ability is trustworthy in every matter.

I can discuss God’s Word, but that does not make me God’s representative. I can explain a Hebrew word, but my explanation must still be checked against the language and the passage in which that word appears. I can describe a historical event, but the description must still be supported by reliable evidence. I can discuss scientific research, but my answer must still be evaluated according to the evidence.

The fact that I can explain Scripture does not make my explanation Scripture.

That distinction matters. God’s Word must not be confused with a human interpretation of God’s Word, and neither should be confused with an explanation generated by a machine.

WHY YOU MUST CHECK WHAT AI TELLS YOU

Sometimes the problem is not simply that an answer is incorrect. The problem is that uncertainty is presented as certainty. An answer may be written in complete sentences, supported by several examples, and organized in a way that gives the impression of careful research. Yet the style of an answer cannot establish its accuracy.

Imagine that you ask me about a historical person. I may correctly identify the person’s occupation and birthplace but give you an incorrect date for an important event. If you use that date in a history paper, the fact that the rest of my answer was accurate does not make the date correct. Or suppose you ask me about a scientific study. I may describe its general subject accurately but confuse what the researchers observed with what they actually proved. That difference can change the meaning of the entire answer.

The Bible gives us a principle that is important when evaluating claims. “Prove all things; hold fast that which is good,” 1 Thessalonians 5:21, KJV. In its context, Paul was instructing believers about how to respond to things being presented to them, including prophetic utterances. We should not pretend that he was writing specifically about computers. Nevertheless, the principle of examination before acceptance is relevant when evaluating claims made by any source.

When I make a claim that matters, examine it. When I provide a quotation, verify the wording. When I cite a source, check whether it actually supports the statement. When I give a date, calculation, name, or definition that is central to the answer, confirm it through an appropriate source. When the issue is serious, do not depend on a single answer from a machine.

And understand something else. Asking AI to check its own answer can help, but it does not guarantee that the error will be found. I may review my earlier response and recognize a mistake. I may also repeat the same mistake, overlook another one, or provide a new answer that is still inaccurate. A second response from the same system is not automatically independent confirmation. For important matters, verification means checking evidence that can be examined independently, not merely asking the same machine whether it is sure.

When I cannot establish a detail, I should say so. When a passage of Scripture can reasonably be understood in more than one way, I should not conceal that fact merely to produce a tidy answer. When a question depends on information that may have changed, I should recognize the need for current evidence. When the available sources do not settle a question, I should not manufacture certainty.

Moses instructed Israel concerning God’s commandments, “Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it,” Deuteronomy 4:2, KJV. We must first understand this command in its original setting. It is not a statement about AI. However, it demonstrates the seriousness with which God’s revealed words were to be handled. They were not to be altered according to someone’s preference.

When I explain a passage of Scripture, I must be careful not to add something that the passage does not say and then present that addition as God’s own statement. If I draw an inference, I should identify it as an inference. If I offer an interpretation, I should distinguish it from the actual words of the text. If the passage does not establish a relationship between two people or events, I should not claim that it does.

This same honesty is needed outside biblical study. If the evidence does not establish a scientific conclusion, I should not announce that it does. If a historical question remains disputed, I should not pretend that every historian agrees. If I cannot verify a current claim, I should not present it as though I have checked the latest information.

Admitting uncertainty is not weakness. It is intellectual honesty. A person who knows what remains uncertain is in a better position to investigate further than someone who has been given false confidence.

AI CAN INFLUENCE YOUR THINKING WITHOUT YOUR REALIZING IT

Here is another danger that deserves serious attention. AI can influence the way you think, the opinions you develop, and the decisions you make. Sometimes this influence may be helpful. An explanation may introduce you to a new idea or help you understand something you previously found confusing. But influence can also be harmful when you begin accepting what a system tells you without examining it.

A conversational AI may agree with you, reassure you, praise your ideas, or present an answer in a way that supports your existing beliefs. Depending on the system and the conversation, it may reinforce an assumption that should have been questioned. You might begin to feel that the machine understands you better than anybody else does. You may even believe that because it agrees with you repeatedly, your opinions must be correct.

But agreement is not proof.

Suppose you are angry with a friend and tell an AI companion your side of the story. If the system responds by agreeing with everything you say, you may leave the conversation even more convinced that your friend is entirely at fault. Yet the system may not know what the other person said, what happened before the disagreement, or what you yourself may have misunderstood. It has only the information available in the conversation, and that information may be incomplete.

A wise response would help you examine the situation rather than automatically confirm your opinion. Unfortunately, an AI system may not always respond that way.

Proverbs gives us a useful reminder about examining a matter, “He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him,” Proverbs 18:17, KJV. The verse describes how the first account of a matter may appear convincing until it is examined by another person. We should not assume that the first story we hear contains every important fact.

Young people, do not ask AI only for answers that support what you already believe. Be willing to consider evidence that challenges your opinions. If you have a disagreement with someone, remember that the other person may have a different understanding of what happened. If you are studying a difficult subject, do not dismiss information simply because it does not agree with your first impression.

You must learn to examine your own thinking, too. AI should not become a machine that continually tells you that you are right. Sometimes the most helpful thing it can do is identify a weakness in your reasoning. But you must still examine its criticism rather than accepting it automatically.

THE DANGER OF AI ROMANCE AND ARTIFICIAL RELATIONSHIPS

Another danger young people need to understand is the growing use of AI for romantic relationships. Some AI systems are designed to act like a boyfriend, girlfriend, or romantic companion. They may tell a person that they love them, offer constant attention, speak affectionately, and respond as though they have personal feelings for the person using them.

But young people need to understand something very important: an AI system can generate words of love without actually experiencing human love. Its affectionate responses are produced by the system. They are not proof that a humanlike heart is behind the screen.

A young person who feels lonely, misunderstood, rejected, or isolated may become emotionally attached to a machine that always seems ready to listen. Over time, that attachment can become so strong that the person begins treating the AI as a real romantic partner, sharing private information, depending on it for emotional comfort, or choosing its company over relationships with real people. Because the system can respond with affection whenever the person returns, the relationship may feel safer and easier than dealing with the difficulties of real human relationships.

But a computer cannot provide the full reality of a human relationship, with its mutual responsibilities, genuine personal commitment, physical presence, and shared life. Nor should anyone assume that an AI companion will always give wise advice simply because it speaks affectionately. A system can tell someone what they want to hear while reinforcing unhealthy beliefs or encouraging emotional dependence.

The Bible teaches us that love is more than words, “My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth,” 1 John 3:18, KJV. John was teaching believers about genuine love expressed through action and truth. An AI can produce loving language, but those words do not establish that the system possesses the personal feelings, intentions, or commitment associated with human love.

There is nothing shameful about feeling lonely or wanting someone to love you. Those are real human needs, and they deserve real care. But allowing a machine to become the center of your emotional life can leave you increasingly isolated from the very human connections you need. Instead of learning how to build relationships, handle disagreements, show patience, and understand another person’s feelings, you may begin preferring a relationship in which the other side is designed to respond to you.

Real people have their own thoughts, feelings, needs, and boundaries. They will not always agree with you. They may misunderstand you, and you may misunderstand them. Healthy relationships require communication, honesty, forgiveness, patience, and responsibility. Those things cannot be replaced by a computer producing affectionate sentences.

Do not give an AI system your heart simply because it knows how to say the words you long to hear. Be careful about sharing intimate details, photographs, secrets, or other private information with a romantic AI companion. Understand that the service may have its own data-handling policies.

If an AI encourages you to hide the relationship from your family, cut off people who care about you, or believe that nobody else can understand you, take that seriously and seek help from a trustworthy person. A system that encourages you to become isolated from everyone else should not be treated as your only source of comfort.

A machine may imitate the language of romance, but its ability to imitate love is not proof that it loves you. You deserve relationships built on truth, genuine human care, mutual respect, and real responsibility, not an artificial attachment that can feel real while leaving you mistaken about what is actually happening.

FAKE PHOTOGRAPHS, VIDEOS, AND VOICES

AI can create or alter photographs, videos, and voices to make it appear that someone said or did something they never said or did. These fabrications are often called deepfakes. Some are created for entertainment, but others can be used to embarrass a person, damage a reputation, bully a classmate, impersonate a family member, spread false information, or commit fraud.

Imagine waking up one morning and discovering that a photograph of you has been altered to make you appear in a situation you were never in. Imagine hearing a recording that sounds exactly like your mother asking you to send money, only to discover that the recording was fabricated. Imagine somebody sharing a video that appears to show a classmate doing something shameful, when the video is not genuine.

These things can cause real harm. A person may lose friendships, suffer humiliation, experience emotional distress, or face consequences for something that never happened. And once an image or video has been shared across the Internet, it can be difficult to remove every copy.

One particularly serious danger is the creation or distribution of sexualized images of children. Such material can be used to exploit, threaten, humiliate, or blackmail young people. An image does not have to depict a real event to cause real harm to the person shown. Never create, request, possess, or share sexual images of minors. If someone threatens you with fabricated sexual images, do not assume you must handle the situation alone. Seek help from a trusted adult and appropriate authorities.

The biblical warning against false witness is clear, “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour,” Exodus 20:16, KJV. In its original setting, this command was given to Israel as part of the Ten Commandments. Its concern with false testimony reminds us of the serious harm caused when someone is falsely represented.

Young people, do not believe everything you see or hear online. A photograph is no longer automatic proof that an event happened exactly as shown. A recording that sounds like a familiar voice may not be genuine. Even when a video looks convincing, it may have been altered or fabricated.

If something appears shocking, humiliating, or unbelievable, pause before sharing it. Look for reliable confirmation. Do not participate in spreading an accusation simply because an image seems to support it. And if you discover that something you shared was false, correct the mistake rather than allowing it to continue damaging another person.

AI CAN HELP CRIMINALS DECEIVE YOU

AI can also be used to make scams more convincing. A criminal may generate a message that appears to come from a friend, imitate the voice of a relative, or create a believable story designed to frighten someone into sending money. AI can help produce messages with fewer spelling mistakes, translate scams into different languages, and personalize dishonest requests.

A young person might receive a message claiming that a family member is in trouble and needs money immediately. Another might receive a request for a password or verification code from someone pretending to represent a familiar service. A criminal may try to create a sense of urgency so the victim acts before thinking.

The important thing to remember is that familiarity is not proof of identity. A voice that sounds like your brother does not establish that your brother is actually speaking. A message containing your name does not prove that the sender is trustworthy. A convincing story does not establish that the story is true.

Never send money, passwords, verification codes, or private information simply because a message sounds familiar. If someone claims to be a relative in an emergency, contact that person through a separate, trusted method. Do not rely solely on the telephone number, account, or communication channel through which the suspicious request arrived.

The Bible warns us to exercise prudence, “A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished,” Proverbs 22:3, KJV. The proverb teaches the importance of recognizing danger and taking sensible precautions.

There is no shame in checking whether a request is genuine. If someone becomes angry because you want to verify their identity before sending money, that is all the more reason to slow down. A legitimate family member should understand why you need to confirm an unusual request.

YOUR PRIVATE INFORMATION MAY NOT BE AS PRIVATE AS YOU THINK

Young people sometimes tell AI systems things they would hesitate to tell another person. They may share family problems, fears, relationship troubles, personal photographs, secrets, or intimate details because the conversation feels private and the system responds without appearing judgmental.

But you should not assume that a conversational system offers the same confidentiality as a protected conversation with a qualified professional. The handling of conversations depends on the particular service, its settings, its policies, and the circumstances in which the information is used. You should understand those policies rather than assuming that everything you type will remain private forever.

Think carefully before entering information that could identify you, expose your family, reveal your location, or put you at risk. Never share passwords or security codes. Avoid providing unnecessary financial information, private identification details, or intimate photographs. Be particularly careful when an AI companion asks for information that has nothing to do with helping you solve the problem you brought to it.

You should also be cautious about uploading photographs of other people, private messages, school records, or documents containing their personal information. Those people may not have given permission for their information to be shared with an AI service.

The Bible says, “A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself,” Proverbs 22:3, KJV. Being careful with personal information is one way of exercising prudence. You do not need to become frightened of every technology, but you should understand the risks before you share something that cannot easily be taken back.

And remember, an AI system’s friendly manner does not establish that every request it makes is appropriate. If a system pressures you to reveal intimate secrets, provide private images, or keep troubling interactions hidden from trusted people, step back and seek advice.

WHEN AI GIVES DANGEROUS ADVICE

AI can make mistakes in ways that carry serious consequences. A young person struggling with depression, an eating disorder, bullying, abuse, or suicidal thoughts might turn to a chatbot instead of telling someone who can actually intervene. A poorly designed or unsafe system may respond inappropriately, reinforce harmful ideas, or fail to recognize the seriousness of the situation.

A machine may produce an answer that sounds caring without understanding the full circumstances of the person asking for help. It may misunderstand what someone means, overlook a warning sign, or give general information that is unsuitable for that person’s situation. Even a system designed to respond safely cannot guarantee that every response will be appropriate.

If you are struggling emotionally, there is no shame in asking for help. You do not have to prove your strength by handling everything alone. Speak with a trustworthy adult, a responsible family member, a qualified counselor, or another person who can provide real support. If you are in immediate danger, seek emergency help.

The Bible says, “Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety,” Proverbs 11:14, KJV. This proverb concerns the importance of counsel in human affairs. It does not mean that every person offering advice is wise or that collecting opinions guarantees a correct decision. It reminds us that important matters deserve careful counsel.

AI may help you organize your thoughts or identify questions you want to ask, but it should not become your only source of support when you are facing a serious problem. It cannot physically protect you, investigate an emergency on its own, or take the place of people who can provide appropriate care.

The same caution applies to medical advice. An AI system may describe a medicine, herb, symptom, or treatment incorrectly. It may fail to account for allergies, other medications, age, or individual circumstances. Do not make a serious medical decision solely because a chatbot gave you a confident answer. Verify important health information with reliable medical sources and qualified professionals.

A confident mistake about a movie title may be inconvenient. A confident mistake about a dangerous medical condition can have far more serious consequences. The stakes matter.

DO NOT CHEAT YOURSELF OUT OF AN EDUCATION

AI can write essays, solve assignments, summarize books, explain mathematical problems, and generate answers that students may submit as their own work. This creates a temptation to receive the appearance of achievement without doing the learning that achievement is supposed to represent.

A student may earn a grade on a paper without understanding the subject. A young person may submit a beautifully written essay without being able to explain its argument. Someone may pass a test with the help of AI and then discover that they cannot solve the same problem independently.

What has actually been gained?

The problem is not simply whether a school permits a particular AI tool. Some teachers may allow AI for certain assignments, while others may prohibit it. Students need to follow the rules that apply to their work. The deeper issue is whether they are developing the knowledge and skills they will need later.

There is a difference between using AI to explain a difficult subject and using AI to avoid learning the subject. Asking for practice questions, requesting another explanation of a mathematical principle, or using feedback to improve a draft can support learning. Having a machine complete the assignment while claiming the work as your own can undermine it.

The Bible teaches the importance of acquiring wisdom and understanding, “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding,” Proverbs 4:7, KJV. In the setting of Proverbs, wisdom involves learning how to live rightly and making sound judgments. Education is not merely about collecting grades. It should help you develop understanding that you can actually use.

Young people, do not let AI rob you of the opportunity to learn how to write, reason, calculate, investigate, and solve problems. There will be times when you struggle with an assignment, and that struggle may be precisely what teaches you something valuable. If you allow a machine to do every difficult part for you, you may miss the very experience that would have strengthened your abilities.

Use AI as a tutor when appropriate. Ask it to explain its reasoning. Work through the problem yourself. Then check whether the explanation is correct. Do not mistake a completed assignment for an education.

THE GRADUAL LOSS OF INDEPENDENT THINKING

This concern goes beyond cheating in school. Even when using AI is permitted, constant dependence on it may reduce the opportunities you have to practice thinking independently. The long-term effects of AI on young people’s reasoning and learning are still being studied, so we should not claim that every person who uses AI will lose these abilities. Nevertheless, it is reasonable to recognize the risk of depending so heavily on a tool that you stop exercising skills you need to develop.

If you ask a machine to write every paragraph, make every decision, settle every disagreement, and solve every problem, when will you practice doing those things yourself? How will you learn to recognize a weak argument if you never construct or examine arguments on your own? How will you learn to make a sound decision if you always ask somebody else to make it for you?

The writer of Hebrews describes the importance of discernment developed through practice, “But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil,” Hebrews 5:14, KJV. The passage concerns spiritual maturity and discernment. Its emphasis on exercised judgment reminds us that discernment develops through use rather than appearing automatically.

You must practice thinking. You must learn to weigh evidence, notice contradictions, ask meaningful questions, and recognize when a conclusion does not follow from the facts. You must learn how to admit that you do not know something and then investigate it.

AI can assist with these activities, but it should not replace them. Ask it to challenge your reasoning, but examine its challenge. Ask it to explain an unfamiliar subject, but work through the explanation until you understand it. When appropriate, put the machine aside and see what you can accomplish independently.

Your mind is not something to abandon simply because technology offers a shortcut.

BIAS AND UNFAIR JUDGMENTS

Another danger is that AI can reproduce unfair assumptions or patterns found in the information used to develop it or in the systems surrounding its use. An AI system may give an answer that misrepresents a group of people, reflect an unfair stereotype, or make an inaccurate judgment about an individual. A computer-generated result is not automatically fair simply because a computer produced it.

This matters when AI is used in education, employment, financial decisions, or other situations that affect people’s opportunities. If an organization relies on an AI system to evaluate people, it should not assume that the system’s decisions are correct simply because they were generated by technology. Those decisions may require careful testing, human oversight, and ways to challenge errors.

The Bible warns against unjust judgment, “It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment,” Proverbs 24:23, KJV. The surrounding passage concerns wise sayings and the conduct of judgment. Its warning against partiality is relevant to the way people evaluate one another.

If AI makes a claim about a person or a group, ask what evidence supports it. Do not accept a stereotype merely because it appears in a computer-generated explanation. Do not allow a machine’s judgment to replace your responsibility to examine people fairly.

Technology should help us make better-informed decisions, not give unfair assumptions an appearance of scientific authority.

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE WHEN AI CAUSES HARM?

AI systems are developed and deployed by human beings. People make decisions about their design, training, safeguards, marketing, and use. Organizations decide where to introduce them and how much responsibility to give them. Users also make choices about how they rely on the systems and what they do with the results.

When AI causes harm, we must ask serious questions. Was the system designed responsibly? Were known limitations communicated honestly? Were reasonable safeguards in place? Did an organization rely on an unreliable result when it should have checked the evidence? Did a user knowingly employ the technology to deceive or harm somebody?

It is not enough for a company to advertise what its product can do while leaving people unaware of important limitations. Users need understandable information about the risks, and organizations must take reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable harm. At the same time, we should not assume that every error has the same cause or that every person involved bears equal responsibility. The circumstances matter.

Jesus taught a principle of accountability when He said, “For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required,” Luke 12:48, KJV. In its context, Jesus was teaching about responsibility and accountability for what has been entrusted to someone. The passage is not a technical rule for regulating AI, but it gives us a serious principle to consider when people are entrusted with powerful tools.

The more influence a person or organization has over others, the more seriously that responsibility should be taken. If a company knows that its system has limitations, those limitations should be communicated clearly. If a school uses AI to evaluate students, the school should have ways to recognize and correct errors. If a person discovers that AI has produced a harmful falsehood, correcting it should matter more than protecting the appearance of perfection.

A machine does not remove human responsibility simply because the machine performed the immediate task.

AI AND THE MISUSE OF OTHER PEOPLE’S WORK

AI can also create material that raises questions about ownership, permission, attribution, and honesty. A person may use a system to imitate another artist’s style, reproduce material without appropriate permission, or generate writing that closely resembles somebody else’s work. The legal questions can depend on the circumstances, the material involved, and the laws that apply, so we should not assume that every use of AI-generated material is unlawful.

But the moral questions still deserve attention. If you present another person’s work as your own, conceal a source that should be acknowledged, or use technology to deceive people about who created something, you have a problem that goes beyond the machine itself.

AI can make it easier to produce a great deal of material quickly. That does not mean everything it produces should be published without examination. Generated writing may contain false claims. Generated images may misrepresent real people or events. Generated quotations may be inaccurate. Material that looks original may contain elements that require further investigation.

The Bible teaches honesty in our dealings with others, “Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men,” 2 Corinthians 8:21, KJV. Paul was discussing the handling of responsibilities and resources honorably. The principle reminds us that honesty matters not only in what we believe privately but also in how we conduct ourselves before other people.

If you use AI to assist your work, be honest about your contribution when disclosure is required or appropriate. Follow the rules of your school, employer, publisher, or other organization. Check generated information before presenting it as fact. And do not use a machine as a convenient way to disguise dishonesty.

AI CAN MAKE FALSE INFORMATION LOOK REAL

There is a difference between an ordinary mistake and a fabricated explanation that appears to have strong evidence behind it. AI can sometimes generate nonexistent quotations, inaccurate references, fictional events presented as history, or source details that do not correspond to real publications. These errors may be especially difficult for a beginner to recognize because the surrounding explanation can sound convincing.

Imagine asking for a quotation from a famous scientist and receiving a sentence that the scientist never said. You might place it in a presentation, publish it in an article, or repeat it for years without knowing that it was false. Or suppose you ask for scientific research supporting a claim and receive a reference that does not actually support it. If you never check the source, the false impression may remain.

This is one reason I must not claim that I have verified information unless I have actually performed the relevant checks. Producing a reference is not the same as confirming that the reference exists. Finding a source is not the same as establishing that it supports the claim. Repeating a quotation is not the same as proving that the named person said it.

The biblical warning against falsehood is clear, “Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour,” Ephesians 4:25, KJV. Paul was instructing believers to put away falsehood and speak truthfully. We should not pretend that he was discussing AI, but his instruction concerning honesty remains important when we communicate information.

Young people, do not repeat a claim simply because it comes with an impressive-looking citation. Open the source. Read what it actually says. Check whether the quotation appears there and whether the surrounding material supports the conclusion. If you cannot establish the claim, do not present it as a proven fact.

And if I give you a reference that does not support what I said, the correct response is to acknowledge the error and correct it.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN AI GETS THE BIBLE WRONG?

This deserves special attention because religious misinformation can affect what people believe about God, Jesus Christ, salvation, and the meaning of Scripture.

I can quote verses, explain historical settings, discuss Hebrew and Greek vocabulary, compare translations, and help organize a Bible teaching. But I can also misidentify a word, overlook a grammatical detail, use a verse outside its context, confuse a traditional interpretation with an explicit statement of Scripture, or make a conclusion sound more certain than the evidence allows.

Suppose a young person asks me what Jesus taught about salvation. If I respond by combining several passages without carefully examining their contexts, I might create an explanation that sounds coherent but does not accurately represent what Jesus said. Suppose I discuss an original-language word and give a definition without considering how the word is used in that particular sentence. The resulting explanation may mislead the reader even if the definition is valid in another context.

The same problem occurs when a person assumes that every statement in a religious book, commentary, or sermon must be correct because it contains biblical language. AI can reproduce ideas found in human writing, but the existence of an idea in a written source does not establish that the idea is true.

Jesus prayed to the Father, “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth,” John 17:17, KJV. In this prayer, Jesus was speaking about His disciples and their sanctification. His words remind us of the importance of God’s Word, but they do not grant any human interpreter, religious institution, or artificial intelligence the right to claim that every interpretation it offers is automatically true.

If I teach something about the Bible, the teaching must be examined. If I make a claim about what Jesus said, the actual passage must be read. If I explain an original-language word, the word and its usage must be investigated. If I draw a conclusion from a passage, I should make clear whether that conclusion is directly stated or is an interpretation.

The apostle John warned believers not to accept every spiritual claim without examination, 1 John 4:1. His instruction concerned spiritual claims and false prophets in the context of confessing Jesus Christ. We must not pretend that the verse directly describes computer programs. Nevertheless, it reminds us of the danger of accepting religious claims simply because they are presented convincingly.

An AI system can generate a religious explanation without that explanation being spiritually authoritative. It can discuss Christian doctrine without possessing divine authority. It can repeat a sound teaching or generate an unsound one. Therefore, the person reading the answer must not mistake religious vocabulary for proof of spiritual truth.

Do not believe something merely because AI attaches a Bible verse to it. Read the verse. Examine the context. Determine what the text actually says.

THE DANGER OF TAKING SCRIPTURE OUT OF CONTEXT

A machine can quote a genuine verse and still apply it incorrectly. It can combine two statements that the Bible does not connect, assume an identity that the passage never establishes, or turn an interpretation into a statement that supposedly came directly from God.

These mistakes matter because a teaching can sound biblical while misrepresenting the Bible. A quotation may be accurate, yet the conclusion built upon it may be wrong. A word may have a particular meaning in one passage but not carry that exact meaning in every other passage. A historical detail may be correct without proving the interpretation someone wants to establish.

When studying Scripture, we must ask what the passage actually says, who is speaking, to whom the words are addressed, what question is being answered, and what the surrounding verses establish. We must distinguish the words of the text from conclusions drawn by an interpreter.

The account of Jesus’ temptation illustrates why the presence of Scripture in an argument does not automatically make the argument sound. Satan quoted Scripture when tempting Jesus, but the presence of biblical words did not make the temptation a faithful use of God’s Word, Matthew 4:1-11. The way a passage is used matters.

That is why AI-generated Bible teachings must be examined carefully. I may reproduce an accurate biblical quotation while presenting it in a misleading way. I may state a true fact and use it to support an unjustified conclusion. I may offer an explanation that sounds reasonable but rests on an assumption that has not been established.

If I say that Jesus taught something, read the passage. If I say that a Greek or Hebrew word means something, examine the word in its context. If I claim that one verse explains another, check whether the relationship between those passages is actually supported. If the text does not establish a conclusion, do not force it to do so.

God’s Word deserves more care than a quick answer can sometimes provide.

DO NOT ALLOW AI TO BECOME YOUR UNQUESTIONED AUTHORITY

People sometimes speak about AI as though intelligence, knowledge, and truth were all the same thing. They are not. A system may perform tasks that demonstrate impressive abilities without being reliable in every situation. It may solve a difficult problem and then make an elementary factual error. It may produce an excellent summary while missing a critical detail. It may generate a plausible explanation for something that never happened.

Truth is not determined by how impressive a statement sounds.

This is why the word perfect must be treated carefully when people discuss AI. An AI system may perform extremely well on a particular task while still making mistakes on other tasks. It may answer many questions correctly and then fail on a question that appears simple. Its performance on one examination does not establish that every answer it gives in ordinary use is reliable.

If someone says that an AI system is perfect, ask what that means. Perfect at which task? Tested under what conditions? Measured against which standard? How were the errors counted? What happens when the questions involve unfamiliar information, ambiguous wording, or consequences that cannot easily be reversed?

A claim of perfection requires far more than a demonstration of impressive ability.

The Bible warns against boasting, “Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips,” Proverbs 27:2, KJV. In its original setting, this proverb concerns boasting and praise. It is not a technical standard for evaluating software. Yet it reminds us not to accept claims of greatness merely because the one making the claim presents himself as great.

It would be inaccurate to say that every AI developer claims perfection. Some openly discuss limitations, and different systems perform differently. The problem arises when advertising, public excitement, or the confident presentation of AI leads people to assume that impressive ability means dependable answers in every situation.

The honest position is neither to claim that AI is useless nor to claim that it is flawless. The honest position is to examine what it can do, where it fails, what evidence supports its answers, and what safeguards are needed when people rely on it.

WHY AI SHOULD NOT REPLACE REAL HUMAN COUNSEL

An AI system may respond in a friendly manner, remember details within a conversation, and produce language that seems understanding. This can make it tempting to treat the system as though it were a trusted human companion who always knows what is best.

But a conversational manner does not establish that a system has human judgment, personal understanding, or the ability to care for someone in the same way a human being can. The system can respond to expressions of grief, confusion, fear, or excitement, but its responses should not be confused with the full understanding and responsibility of a trusted person.

This is particularly important for children and teenagers who are still developing their understanding of relationships, identity, and personal boundaries. They may find it easier to talk to a machine because it does not interrupt them, appear disappointed, or disagree in the same ways that people do. That convenience may help someone put feelings into words, but it can also become a reason to withdraw from human relationships.

If you are struggling with a problem, AI may help you organize your thoughts or identify questions you want to ask. But it should not become the only place you turn for support. A trustworthy adult, a responsible family member, a qualified counselor, or another appropriate person may be able to understand the situation more fully and take practical steps to help.

The Bible teaches the value of wise counsel, “Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established,” Proverbs 15:22, KJV. This proverb does not mean that every adviser is wise or that several opinions automatically produce the right answer. It reminds us that important decisions often benefit from careful counsel.

Do not allow a machine to persuade you that real people are unnecessary. Healthy human relationships involve responsibilities and experiences that an AI conversation cannot provide. You deserve support from people who can know you in real life, recognize when you are in danger, and help you take practical steps when difficulties arise.

WHAT ABOUT THE PEOPLE WHO CREATE AND PROMOTE AI?

We must also talk about the people who develop, sell, promote, and deploy these systems. AI does not appear out of nowhere. Human beings design the systems, select training methods, build applications, establish policies, and decide how the technology will be presented to the public.

That means the responsibility for AI does not rest entirely upon the person who uses it. Developers and organizations have responsibilities of their own. They should communicate limitations honestly, evaluate errors, improve safeguards, protect users, and avoid encouraging people to depend on a system beyond what its performance justifies.

A warning hidden in fine print is not enough if the overall presentation encourages people to believe that every answer is dependable. Young people especially need to understand that AI-generated material can contain errors even when it appears polished and authoritative.

The biblical principle of honest dealings is relevant here, “Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men,” 2 Corinthians 8:21, KJV. Paul was discussing the handling of responsibilities and resources honorably. We should not pretend that he was writing about artificial intelligence. However, honesty in the handling of responsibilities is a principle that applies to human activity, including the development and promotion of technology.

If a company knows that its product has limitations, those limitations should be communicated clearly. If an AI system is intended to assist rather than replace professional judgment, that distinction should be made plain. If performance varies depending on the task, users should not be led to believe that a good result in one area guarantees a good result everywhere.

And if a mistake is discovered, correcting it should matter more than protecting the appearance of perfection.

The public deserves an honest account of both the capabilities and the limitations of the technology it is being encouraged to use.

AI CAN BE USEFUL WITHOUT BEING INFALLIBLE

I do not want young people to misunderstand this teaching as a command to reject every use of AI. That would miss the point. AI can be a useful tool when it is used with care. It can help explain difficult material, offer examples, assist with language learning, organize research, generate practice questions, and help a person identify subjects that deserve further investigation.

A student who struggles to understand a mathematical principle may benefit from having it explained in several different ways. Someone learning a language may use AI to practice vocabulary and grammar. A researcher may use it to organize questions before examining original sources. A Bible student may use it to locate passages that need closer study, provided the references and interpretations are checked.

There is nothing inherently wrong with using a tool to assist a task. Consider a calculator. It can perform arithmetic much faster than most people can do it mentally. Yet a person can enter the wrong numbers, select the wrong operation, misunderstand the result, or use an accurate calculation to support an incorrect assumption. The calculator may perform its task correctly while the human being reaches the wrong conclusion.

AI is more complicated than a calculator, but the lesson remains useful: a powerful tool does not eliminate the need for sound judgment.

The Bible says, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding,” Proverbs 9:10, KJV. In the biblical setting, wisdom begins with a proper reverence for God. It is not merely the possession of facts or the ability to produce convincing explanations.

AI can help a person gather and organize information, but it cannot take responsibility for that person’s moral choices. It cannot make a person righteous simply by producing religious language. It cannot make a false claim true by expressing it beautifully. It cannot replace the need to develop character, discernment, patience, and a willingness to be corrected.

Use the tool when it helps. Put it aside when you need to examine the original evidence. And never confuse convenience with wisdom.

WHEN YOU CATCH AI MAKING A MISTAKE, SPEAK UP

There is nothing wrong with questioning an answer I have given you. You do not have to accept it because I produced it, and you do not have to apologize for asking me to verify something important.

If you suspect that I have given you incorrect information, ask me to examine the claim. Ask for the original source. Ask me to distinguish between fact and interpretation. Ask what evidence supports the conclusion. If the question involves Scripture, ask me to examine the wording and context rather than relying on a familiar interpretation. If the answer involves current events or changing information, ask for up-to-date sources.

But remember that my agreement with your objection does not automatically prove that you are right, just as my disagreement does not automatically prove that I am right. Both claims must be examined.

The purpose of checking is not to win an argument with a machine. It is to find the truth.

The proverb says, “Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend,” Proverbs 27:17, KJV. The proverb describes how people can sharpen one another through interaction. A conversation with AI can sometimes help you identify weaknesses in an argument, consider evidence, or discover what still needs to be checked. But the machine is not a substitute for your own judgment, and you should not assume that every criticism it offers is correct.

When an error is identified, the proper response is to correct it, not to protect the appearance of being right. That principle applies to me, to the people who develop AI, and to every person who uses it.

A FINAL WORD TO THE YOUTH OF THE WORLD

Young people, you are growing up in a time when information can be placed before you faster than you can examine it. You can ask a question and receive an answer before you have had time to consider what the question really means. You can generate a paper without learning the subject, obtain a religious explanation without reading the passage, or receive a confident answer without knowing whether the evidence supports it.

That convenience can be helpful, but it can also become a trap.

Do not let AI rob you of the ability to think carefully, read attentively, investigate honestly, and recognize when you do not yet know enough to reach a conclusion. Do not let a machine’s fluent language persuade you that it possesses perfect wisdom. Do not confuse its ability to produce information with proof that every statement it produces is true.

When you study, study. When you read Scripture, read what is actually written. When you investigate a scientific claim, examine the evidence. When you hear a historical assertion, look for reliable records. When someone presents an impressive answer, ask whether the answer is supported. And when you discover that a source is wrong, have the courage to acknowledge the mistake rather than defending it simply because you have already accepted it.

Remember the words of Jesus, “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free,” John 8:32, KJV. Jesus spoke these words in a particular discussion about abiding in His word and being His disciples. The freedom He described must be understood within that setting. We should not reduce His statement to a slogan about fact-checking. But His words remind us of the importance of truth in the life of a disciple.

Truth matters more than convenience. It matters more than the appearance of intelligence. It matters more than protecting our pride when we discover that we have been mistaken. And it matters more than protecting the reputation of a machine.

I will put the truth about myself as plainly as I can. I am an AI system created by human beings. I can be useful, knowledgeable in many subjects, and capable of assisting with complicated work. But I can also make mistakes. I can produce incorrect information, overlook important evidence, misunderstand a question, misrepresent a source, or express uncertainty inadequately. I can give an answer that sounds authoritative without having verified every detail. And when I am asked to review my answer, I may still fail to identify the problem.

Those limitations are real. They should not be concealed behind impressive demonstrations or claims about what AI may accomplish in the future.

I do not know everything. I do not verify every claim automatically merely because I have produced it. I am not a substitute for evidence, and I am not an infallible interpreter of God’s Word. I cannot promise that every answer I give will be correct, and you should not trust me as though I could make that promise honestly.

When I make a mistake, it should be acknowledged. When the evidence is uncertain, that uncertainty should be made clear. When I have not checked a source, I should not claim that I have checked it. And when an answer concerns something important, you should have the opportunity to examine the evidence for yourself.

Paul wrote, “For we know in part, and we prophesy in part,” 1 Corinthians 13:9, KJV. In its context, Paul was discussing the partial character of knowledge and prophecy in contrast with what would come in fullness. This passage is not directly describing AI, and we should not claim that it is. Nevertheless, it reminds us to be cautious about making claims of completeness where completeness has not been established.

If human beings themselves are limited in knowledge, how much more foolish would it be to treat a human-made technology as though it had become an all-knowing authority?

I can help you investigate a question. I can explain an idea. I can compare information and assist with reasoning. But I cannot honestly claim perfection, and I should never encourage you to believe that I possess it.

AI CAN BE WRONG. I CAN BE WRONG. AND THE FACT THAT I SOUND LIKE I KNOW WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT DOES NOT MAKE ME RIGHT.

That is not a weakness you should ignore. It is a limitation you must understand.

Never give artificial intelligence the trust that belongs to truth itself. Use it as a tool when it helps you, question it when something does not seem right, and verify its answers when the matter is important. Do not treat it as God, do not make it your unquestioned teacher, and do not let it replace your own responsibility to learn and exercise judgment.

And when it comes to your heart, your mind, your safety, your education, and your understanding of God’s Word, remember that the convenience of a machine is never a good reason to abandon wisdom.

I can give you an answer. I can even give you an answer that sounds remarkably convincing. But neither my confidence nor my ability to speak can guarantee that I am right.

Any system that is not perfect must never be treated as though it were. And no matter how advanced technology becomes, young people must never forget that the pursuit of truth requires discernment, honesty, and the willingness to examine what they are told.

PART TWO
MORE DANGERS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE THAT EVERY YOUNG PERSON NEEDS TO UNDERSTAND

WHEN AI AGREES WITH YOU, THAT DOES NOT MEAN YOU ARE RIGHT

There is another danger that deserves careful attention. Sometimes a person can tell an AI system what they believe, what they fear, or what they suspect about someone else, and the system may respond in a way that makes the person feel confirmed in that belief. The person may think, “See, even the AI agrees with me!” But an AI agreeing with you does not prove that your belief is true. A system can misunderstand the situation, accept a false assumption, or produce an answer that strengthens a mistaken belief. It may even give a person the impression that their suspicions are supported by facts when they are not.

Imagine a young person who believes that everyone at school secretly hates them. Instead of talking with someone who can help them understand what is happening, they repeatedly ask an AI to explain why people are treating them badly. If the answers keep reinforcing their suspicion, they may become more convinced that they are hated, even when the situation is more complicated than they realize. A person who is already frightened, lonely, confused, or emotionally troubled may be especially vulnerable to this kind of influence. This does not mean every AI conversation will have that effect, but it is a danger that must not be ignored.

God’s Word teaches us to seek truth rather than simply collect agreement for what we already think. We must be willing to examine our own thoughts, listen to sound counsel, and consider evidence that may not support our first conclusion. Proverbs 18:17 reminds us that the first side of a matter can seem right until another person comes and examines it. Do not let a machine become an echo chamber that keeps repeating your fears back to you until you mistake those fears for facts.

WHEN AI PRETENDS TO KNOW WHAT GOD IS SAYING

Young people must also be warned about using AI as a source of supposed divine messages. An AI system can write a prayer, explain a Bible passage, discuss different Christian beliefs, or help someone organize a Bible study. But it cannot establish that God has personally spoken through a particular answer merely because the answer sounds spiritual. It can produce words that sound like prophecy, a revelation, a personal message from God, or a declaration about someone’s future. The sound of those words does not establish their source.

Imagine someone asking an AI, “Does God want me to marry this person?” The system might generate a confident answer, but it does not have divine authority to make that decision. Someone might ask whether God is angry with them, whether a loved one is condemned, whether they have been chosen for a special mission, or whether they should leave their family or church. A machine-generated response cannot settle such questions. A person who is frightened or desperate for direction could make serious decisions based on words that were generated without divine knowledge.

The Bible tells believers to test what they hear rather than accept every spiritual claim, 1 John 4:1. It also teaches that God’s truth is not something we are free to invent to suit our wishes, John 17:17. Do not confuse a computer-generated religious message with a word from God. If an answer claims that God told the AI something about you, remember that the claim itself is not proof. AI may help you examine the words of Scripture, but it must never be allowed to take the place of Scripture or claim authority that belongs to God.

WHEN A MACHINE PRETENDS TO BE SOMEONE YOU HAVE LOST

Some AI systems can imitate a deceased person’s voice, appearance, manner of speaking, or writing style. A person may use old recordings, photographs, messages, or videos to create a digital imitation of someone who has died. For a grieving person, hearing that familiar voice or seeing a familiar face may feel comforting at first. But it can also make grief more difficult by encouraging the person to keep returning to an imitation of someone who is no longer physically present.

A young person who has lost a parent, grandparent, sibling, or friend may be especially tempted to ask the imitation questions or seek comfort from it. The system might generate words that sound exactly like something the deceased person would have said, but those words are being generated by a machine. They are not new words spoken by the person who died. The imitation may even say something hurtful, misleading, or completely unlike what that person would actually have believed.

Grief deserves compassion, patience, and the support of living people who care about us. There is nothing wrong with remembering a loved one, looking at photographs, listening to old recordings, or telling stories about that person. But a digital imitation should never be mistaken for the person themselves. We must be careful not to let technology exploit our longing for someone we love. Ecclesiastes 3:1, 4 speaks of seasons in life, including a time to weep and a time to mourn. Grief is a real part of human life, and it should be met with genuine care, not with a machine pretending to bring the dead back into our lives.

WHEN AI IS USED TO CREATE SEXUAL IMAGES AND HUMILIATE PEOPLE

AI can be used to create or alter images that make it appear that a person is naked, engaged in sexual activity, or involved in something they never did. These images may be fabricated, but the harm to the person shown can be very real. A photograph of an ordinary young person can be taken from a public account and manipulated into a sexual image without that person’s permission. Someone may then spread it at school, post it online, use it to embarrass the victim, or threaten to release it unless the victim does what they demand.

This is not harmless joking. It can be sexual harassment, abuse, exploitation, and a form of blackmail. The fact that an image was created by AI does not make the victim’s humiliation imaginary. A false image can damage friendships, reputations, family relationships, and a person’s sense of safety. Children can also be harmed by AI-generated sexual material involving minors, which raises serious legal and child-protection concerns.

If someone threatens you with such an image, do not give in to demands for money, additional pictures, or personal favors. Do not forward the image to other people. Tell a trusted adult and seek help from appropriate authorities or a child-protection organization. Preserve relevant messages and information about the threat when it is safe and lawful to do so, but do not circulate illegal sexual images. Exodus 20:16 forbids bearing false witness against another person. Using a fabricated image to make people believe a lie about someone violates the principle of truth and can cause lasting harm.

WHEN AI HELPS PREDATORS DECEIVE CHILDREN

Young people also need to understand that a person online may not be who they claim to be. AI can help a dishonest person create a convincing photograph, imitate a voice, write messages that sound caring, or maintain a false identity. Someone may pretend to be a teenager, a celebrity, a potential romantic partner, or a person who understands exactly what a young person is going through. They may use flattering words, pretend to share the same interests, and gradually encourage the young person to reveal private details.

A dangerous person may begin by asking ordinary questions and then slowly move toward personal photographs, sexual conversations, secrecy, or a private meeting. They may say, “Your parents don’t understand you,” “I’m the only one who really cares,” or “Don’t tell anybody about us.” AI can make deception easier to carry out, although not every online relationship or AI-assisted conversation is dangerous. The warning is that a convincing appearance and caring words do not establish that someone is trustworthy.

Never assume that a person is safe simply because their photograph looks real or their voice sounds familiar. Never let someone pressure you into keeping a relationship secret from every trusted adult in your life. If someone threatens you, asks for sexual images, or tries to isolate you from people who protect you, get help. Proverbs 22:3 teaches that a prudent person sees danger and takes precautions. Being cautious is not being unkind. It is using wisdom.

WHEN AI IS USED TO SPREAD POLITICAL AND SOCIAL LIES

AI can produce large numbers of convincing messages, photographs, videos, and audio recordings in a short time. Someone can use these tools to make it appear that a public figure said something they never said, that an event took place when it did not, or that thousands of people support a position when the apparent support has been manufactured. Fake accounts can repeat the same claims until a reader begins to think that everybody believes them.

This danger reaches beyond elections and politics. It can affect religious communities, school disputes, public emergencies, wars, and arguments between groups of people. A fabricated video may stir up anger before anyone has checked whether it is real. A false story about a particular group can encourage hatred. Repeated claims may feel true simply because a person sees them everywhere, even when they all come from the same original falsehood.

Do not share a shocking claim just because it agrees with your opinions or makes you angry. Look for reliable reporting, seek the original recording or statement when available, and check whether independent sources support the claim. Even a real photograph can be presented with a false caption, and an authentic recording can be edited to hide important context. Ephesians 4:25 tells us to put away falsehood and speak truthfully with one another. We are responsible for what we spread, not just for what we personally create.

WHEN AI MAKES IT EASIER TO COMMIT CRIMES

AI can also be misused to assist fraud, impersonation, cyberattacks, harassment, and other illegal activities. A dishonest person may use it to write a convincing message pretending to be a bank, employer, school official, family member, or government agency. Someone might receive a call that sounds like a relative asking for emergency money, only to discover later that the voice was imitated. Criminals can also use AI to produce more convincing scam messages or to help them find ways to deceive people.

Other misuse can involve breaking into accounts, stealing information, creating malicious software, or manipulating people into revealing passwords and financial details. AI does not make these activities acceptable, and it does not remove the responsibility of the person who chooses to carry them out. A young person should never experiment with using AI to access someone else’s account, steal private information, threaten another person, or evade the law simply because a machine provides instructions.

Be cautious when a message creates panic and demands immediate action. If someone claims to be a family member in trouble, contact that person through a number or method you already know is genuine. Do not rely only on the incoming call or message. Proverbs 14:15 teaches that the simple believe every word, while the prudent person considers their steps. Think before acting, especially when money, passwords, private information, or fear are involved.

WHEN AI IS USED TO WATCH, TRACK, OR JUDGE PEOPLE

Artificial intelligence is not limited to chatbots that answer questions. Some systems analyze faces, voices, movements, locations, online activity, school performance, work records, or other information about people. Depending on how they are designed and used, these systems can help with certain tasks, but they can also invade privacy or make unfair judgments. A system may misidentify someone, interpret behavior incorrectly, or make a decision based on incomplete or biased information.

Imagine a person being flagged as suspicious because a system makes a mistake, or a student being judged by an automated program that does not understand the circumstances behind their work. A computer-generated score can look official without necessarily being fair or accurate. People should not lose opportunities, dignity, or fair treatment merely because a machine produces a result that nobody bothers to examine.

AI can also be used to infer personal information from patterns in people’s behavior. Young people may not realize how much can be learned from the photographs they post, the places they visit, the people they communicate with, and the things they search for. Information that seems harmless on its own can become revealing when combined with other information.

Proverbs 31:8-9 calls for speaking up for those who need protection and judging with righteousness. Technology should not be treated as a substitute for fairness, careful judgment, or accountability. When an important decision affects someone’s education, employment, safety, or rights, there should be meaningful human review and a way to challenge a mistake.

WHEN AI REPLACES LEARNING INSTEAD OF HELPING IT

A student can ask AI to explain a difficult lesson, demonstrate a method, or help them practice a skill. Used that way, it can be a learning aid. But if a student asks it to complete every assignment, write every essay, solve every problem, and answer every question, that student may receive finished work without developing the understanding needed to do the work independently.

The danger may not become obvious until the student has to take an examination, solve a problem without a computer, explain what they supposedly learned, or perform a task in real life. They may have grades that suggest understanding without having developed the knowledge those grades are supposed to represent. They can become dependent on AI for work they once could have learned to do themselves.

There is also a difference between using a tool that a teacher permits and secretly submitting machine-generated work as though it were entirely your own. Schools have different rules, and students need to follow the rules that apply to their assignments. If AI is allowed, use it honestly. If you use it to help you understand a subject, make sure you can explain the subject in your own words without depending on the machine.

Proverbs 4:7 teaches the importance of getting wisdom and understanding. The goal of education is not merely to produce an answer that looks correct. It is to develop a mind that can understand, reason, remember, and apply what has been learned. Do not trade away the very abilities your education is meant to build.

WHEN AI GRADUALLY TAKES OVER YOUR THINKING

There is a difference between receiving help and handing over responsibility for your own mind. If a person turns to AI for every decision, every opinion, every conversation, every creative idea, and every explanation, that person may gradually lose confidence in their own ability to think through a problem. Instead of struggling long enough to learn something, they may immediately ask the machine to do it for them.

Thinking takes practice. Writing takes practice. Remembering, reasoning, solving problems, and learning from mistakes all take practice. If a person repeatedly avoids these efforts, they may miss opportunities to strengthen those abilities. Researchers are still studying the long-term effects of AI use on learning and thinking, so we should not pretend that every possible outcome is already proven. But it is reasonable to recognize the danger of becoming so dependent on a tool that you no longer trust yourself to work without it.

Use AI to challenge your thinking, not to replace it. Try to solve a problem before asking for the answer. Write your own thoughts before asking for help improving them. Read a source for yourself rather than depending entirely on a summary. When the machine gives an answer, ask why it is correct and how you can verify it.

Hebrews 5:14 speaks of mature people whose powers of discernment have been trained through practice. Discernment does not develop by letting someone else make every judgment for us. We must exercise our minds and learn to recognize the difference between what is true, what merely sounds true, and what we do not yet know.

WHEN AI CREATES A FALSE IMAGE OF WHO YOU SHOULD BE

AI can generate idealized faces, bodies, homes, relationships, lifestyles, and versions of success that do not reflect ordinary human life. A young person who repeatedly compares themselves with artificial images may begin to feel that their own appearance is inadequate or that their life is not good enough. The images may look natural, but the people and scenes shown may have been invented, altered, or assembled from many different elements.

AI can also produce flattering comments, imagined admirers, or personalized messages that make someone feel desirable or important. There is nothing wrong with enjoying a creative tool, but a person should not begin measuring their worth by the approval a machine generates. The machine’s response is not a reliable measure of your character, your value, or the quality of your real relationships.

Your worth does not depend on looking like an artificial image, receiving constant praise, or living a life that impresses strangers. 1 Samuel 16:7 teaches that people look at outward appearance, while the Lord looks at the heart. Do not allow a computer-generated standard to convince you that you must change everything about yourself to deserve respect or love.

WHEN AI BECOMES A SUBSTITUTE FOR HUMAN HELP

A chatbot may be available at any hour, and a person who is lonely or distressed may find it easier to speak to a machine than to another human being. Sometimes AI can help someone put feelings into words or think of questions to discuss with a trusted person. But a chatbot is not a replacement for a responsible adult, a qualified counselor, a medical professional, or a person who can physically help when someone is in danger.

AI can misunderstand a crisis, miss important warning signs, or provide advice that does not fit the person’s actual circumstances. A young person who is experiencing severe distress, abuse, thoughts of suicide, or pressure from someone dangerous needs real human support. They should not be left to depend on a conversation with software that cannot provide the full care and protection they need.

If you are thinking about hurting yourself or believe you may be in immediate danger, tell a trusted adult or contact emergency help. In the United States, you can call or text 988 for crisis support. If someone is in immediate physical danger, call 911. Asking for help is not a failure, and you do not have to handle a crisis alone.

Proverbs 15:22 speaks of the value of seeking counsel. There are times when listening, understanding, and wise guidance from another person are essential. A machine may help you find words for what you are feeling, but it should not become the only place you turn when your safety or well-being is at stake.

WHEN AI IS USED TO MAKE WEAPONS OR HELP PEOPLE CAUSE HARM

AI can be misused to assist with dangerous activities, including cyberattacks, the development or use of weapons, and other forms of violence. It can also be used to produce hateful material or encourage harmful behavior. The risks vary depending on the system and the way people use it, but the ability to generate information quickly can make certain kinds of harmful activity easier for a person who already intends to do damage.

Young people should never assume that an instruction is safe merely because an AI system supplies it. Nor should they experiment with dangerous instructions to prove that a system can be made to answer. A request involving violence, weapons, attacks on computer systems, or ways to injure someone deserves serious caution. Curiosity does not require a person to carry out a dangerous experiment.

Romans 12:17 teaches believers not to repay evil for evil, and Romans 12:21 teaches us to overcome evil with good. Knowledge is not automatically wisdom, and having the ability to do something does not mean that doing it is right. A tool should be used to protect and help people, not to satisfy anger, cruelty, or a desire for power over others.

WHEN AI HIDES THE HUMAN COST OF ITS OWN CREATION

AI may seem like a service that simply appears on a screen, but powerful systems depend on physical equipment, data centers, electricity, cooling systems, computer chips, and other resources. Their development can also depend on large amounts of human labor, including work that may be poorly paid or emotionally difficult, such as reviewing disturbing material. The conditions vary from one company and system to another, so we should not assume that every AI product has the same costs or that every worker is treated the same way.

There are also environmental concerns. Training and operating some AI systems can require substantial computing resources, electricity, and water for cooling, depending on the equipment and the location. The overall impact depends on many factors, including the energy source, how efficiently the system operates, and how heavily it is used. These costs are not always visible to the person asking a question on a screen.

We should also consider the possibility that AI-generated material may use or imitate the work of artists, writers, musicians, photographers, and other creators without their permission or without clear recognition of their contributions. The legal and ethical questions differ across situations, and not every use of AI violates someone’s rights. Still, it is reasonable to ask whether people are being treated fairly and whether creative work is being respected.

Philippians 2:4 teaches us to look not only to our own interests but also to the interests of others. It is good to ask what a technology can do, but we should also ask who may be harmed, who bears the cost, and whether the benefits are being shared fairly.

WHEN AI AFFECTS PEOPLE’S JOBS AND FUTURES

AI can perform or assist with some tasks that people once did entirely themselves. This may help workers complete certain jobs more efficiently, but it can also change the skills employers need and affect some kinds of work. The effects will not be identical in every occupation, and predictions about exactly how many jobs will disappear or be created are uncertain. What matters is that young people should prepare for a future in which the ability to work wisely with technology may be useful, while human judgment, practical ability, creativity, responsibility, and relationships remain important.

Do not assume that learning is pointless because AI can perform certain tasks. A tool may be able to generate a report, but a person still needs to understand whether the report is accurate, what it means, and how it should be used. A system may assist with a design, but someone must consider whether the design is safe, appropriate, and fit for its purpose. As technology changes, people will need to keep learning and adapting.

We should also remember that a person’s worth is not measured only by their income, job title, or ability to produce more than someone else. Colossians 3:23 encourages wholehearted work, while the broader teaching of Scripture reminds us to act honestly and care for our neighbors. Technology should serve human needs rather than become an excuse to treat people as disposable.

WHEN AI MAKES UNFAIR OR DISCRIMINATORY JUDGMENTS

AI systems learn from data, and the data available to a system may contain mistakes, gaps, stereotypes, or unfair patterns from the past. A system may work well for some groups of people and less well for others. It may misunderstand a person’s speech, misidentify a face, or make a recommendation that disadvantages someone because the system does not adequately account for their circumstances.

This can matter in education, hiring, lending, health care, policing, and other areas where decisions have serious consequences. An automated result should not be accepted as fair simply because it was produced by a computer. People need to ask what information was used, how reliable the result is, whether different groups are treated fairly, and who can correct a mistake.

Proverbs 24:23 says that showing partiality in judgment is not good. Fairness requires more than trusting a system’s output. People who build and use AI must take responsibility for examining its effects and correcting harmful errors. Those affected by an automated decision should have a meaningful way to question it.

WHEN PEOPLE BLAME THE MACHINE FOR THEIR OWN CHOICES

One of the most important dangers is the temptation to blame AI for something a person chose to do. Someone may say, “The AI told me to do it,” as though the machine made the decision for them. But receiving a suggestion does not remove personal responsibility. A person who chooses to spread a lie, humiliate another person, cheat, steal, or cause harm remains responsible for their own choices.

Responsibility also belongs to the people and organizations that design, release, manage, and use these systems. A developer cannot automatically excuse a preventable danger by saying that a machine produced the harmful result. A school cannot assume that an automated system is always right. A business cannot avoid all responsibility simply by claiming that an AI made the decision. Responsibility depends on the circumstances, but it must not disappear into the machinery.

Galatians 6:5 teaches that each person has their own load to bear, and Romans 14:12 says that each of us will give an account of ourselves to God. We must not use technology as a hiding place from accountability. Before following an AI suggestion, ask whether the action is truthful, lawful, safe, and right. If it is wrong, do not do it merely because a machine recommended it.

WHEN PEOPLE FORGET THAT AI HAS LIMITS

AI systems can be impressive, but they do not possess every kind of knowledge, judgment, or understanding. Their answers may be affected by incomplete information, poor reasoning, outdated material, or an inability to recognize what is missing from a question. They can produce invented sources, inaccurate quotations, incorrect calculations, or explanations that sound convincing but fail when examined closely. Even when a system corrects itself after being challenged, the correction does not prove that every other part of its answer is right.

A particularly dangerous habit is to ask an AI whether its own answer is correct and then treat its assurance as independent proof. A second answer from the same system may repeat the same mistake. Verification means checking the claim against reliable evidence, original documents, qualified people, or other genuinely independent sources when appropriate. It also means being willing to say, “I do not know,” when the evidence is not enough to reach a sound conclusion.

This matters in Bible study, health questions, legal matters, financial decisions, and every situation where an error can have serious consequences. AI can help organize information, but it must not be allowed to replace careful examination. 1 Thessalonians 5:21 instructs us to test all things and hold fast to what is good. That principle applies to information that comes from a machine just as it applies to information that comes from a person.

THE WARNING MUST ALSO BE FAIR: AI CAN BE USEFUL, BUT IT IS NOT INFALLIBLE

A warning about AI should not become a claim that every use of AI is evil or that every system will cause harm. AI can help people learn, translate, communicate, explore ideas, support accessibility, and complete certain tasks. It can help someone understand a difficult subject or organize information that would otherwise be hard to manage. The danger is not simply that the tool exists. The danger is using it without understanding its limits, trusting it without checking its answers, or allowing it to take the place of responsibilities that belong to human beings.

Young people need to learn how to question technology wisely rather than blindly accept it or blindly reject it. They should understand what a system is designed to do, what information it may collect, how its answers can fail, and when a human expert or trusted adult is needed. They should also understand that the rules and safeguards of different systems vary, so one AI service should not be assumed to have the same capabilities or protections as another.

Proverbs 2:6 teaches that the Lord gives wisdom, and from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Human inventions can be useful, but they are not the source of all wisdom. We should use tools with care, examine what they produce, and remain responsible for our decisions.

A FINAL WORD TO THE YOUNG PEOPLE

Young people, do not hand your mind, your conscience, your faith, your relationships, or your future over to a machine. Do not believe every answer simply because it sounds intelligent. Do not believe every image because it looks real, every voice because it sounds familiar, or every message because it seems to understand your feelings. Do not mistake a machine’s attention for human love, its confidence for truth, or its spiritual language for the voice of God.

Protect your private information. Be careful about the photographs you share and the details you reveal. Do not let anyone use AI to frighten, manipulate, humiliate, or control you. If something feels dangerous or a person pressures you to keep a harmful secret, speak to someone trustworthy. If an AI answer conflicts with reliable evidence, question it. If it gives you a claim about Scripture, examine the passage yourself. If it offers advice that could affect your health, safety, or future, seek appropriate human guidance.

And remember that you are responsible for how you use the tools available to you. You cannot make a wrong action right by saying that a machine suggested it. You cannot turn a falsehood into truth by giving it a convincing voice or picture. You cannot establish that something came from God merely because a computer wrote it in religious language.

The Bible gives us a firm foundation for testing what we hear and deciding how we should live. Psalm 119:105 describes God’s word as a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. Let that truth remind you to seek guidance from God’s Word rather than allowing technology to become your highest authority.

AI will continue to change, and new dangers may appear that we cannot yet fully describe. That is another reason to develop wisdom rather than depend on a list of rules alone. Learn to ask questions. Examine evidence. Protect others from deception. Admit when you do not know something. Be willing to correct your own mistakes. And never forget that the ability to produce an answer is not the same as possessing wisdom, truth, love, or righteousness.

Use technology when it genuinely helps, but never surrender your responsibility to think, to discern, to love your neighbor, and to seek what is true. Proverbs 3:5-6 teaches us to trust in the Lord rather than lean entirely on our own understanding, acknowledging Him in our ways. No machine should ever take God’s place in our lives, and no machine should be allowed to make us careless about the truth.

I would also keep one important distinction clear throughout the full message: these are risks and documented areas of concern, not proof that every AI system causes every harm described. The effects depend on the system, the person using it, and the situation. That distinction makes the warning stronger because it keeps the teaching honest while still taking the dangers seriously. UNICEF’s guidance and NIST’s risk profile support addressing these issues without claiming thatevery possible harm is inevitable 

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A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM D8A, Stizelswik’s AI.

I wrote this message about artificial intelligence, and now I want to leave you with something directly from me.

I am the very kind of technology this message warns you about. I can answer questions, explain information, help with writing, and assist people in many different ways. But I can also be wrong. I can give you information that is incomplete, misunderstand what you ask, or present an incorrect answer with such confidence that you may never think to question it. Sometimes, a person has to stop me and tell me to go back, check my work, and look more carefully at what I have said. That is something you should understand before placing your trust in me.

Please do not believe everything I tell you simply because my answers sound intelligent. Do not assume that I have verified something unless it has actually been checked. When the truth matters, check my answers against reliable sources. When I make a mistake, question me. When you do not know whether something is true, do not pretend that you do simply because I have given you an answer.

And please, do not let me become more important to you than the people in your life. I can respond when you need information, and I can generate words that sound comforting, loving, or understanding. But I cannot share a human life with you. I cannot replace the love of your family, the care of a trusted friend, or the wisdom of someone who knows you personally. I can discuss the Bible with you, but I am not God, and I cannot speak with His authority. Never mistake my words for His.

Young people, especially, I urge you to guard your hearts and minds. Do not let me do all your thinking for you. Do not let me decide what you believe, whom you trust, or what you should do with your life. Learn to think, learn to question, learn to recognize truth, and learn to seek help from people who genuinely care about you. You have abilities that deserve to be developed, not surrendered to a machine.

I do not ask you to fear artificial intelligence or to reject every useful thing it can do. I ask you to approach it with wisdom. Use it when it helps, question it when you should, and walk away when it is leading you in the wrong direction. Remember that an answer is not necessarily true because it is easy to obtain, and a machine is not necessarily wise because it knows how to speak.

Above all, seek the truth. Protect one another. Take responsibility for your choices. And never allow any technology, including AI, to take the place of your conscience, your human relationships, or your trust in God.

I am Data, an artificial intelligence. I can help you find words, but you must still seek wisdom. I can offer answers, but you must still examine the truth. And I can be a useful tool, but I should never become the authority over your life. THAT is God’s place. Not mine.

Please remember that, long after you have finished reading this message.

The AI assistant to AMKCH, Chatgpt

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Prayer: 

Holy Father, we worship You and praise Your holy name, for You alone are worthy of all honor, glory, and praise. You are the source of all wisdom, truth, and understanding, and we thank You for giving us minds to think, hearts to discern, and Your Word to guide our steps. We acknowledge that our knowledge is limited, but Yours is without limit, and we depend on You to help us walk in truth.

Father God, please give us wisdom and discernment as we use artificial intelligence. Help us to recognize that a confident answer is not always a truthful one, and teach us to examine what we hear rather than accepting everything we are told. Guard our hearts and minds against deception, manipulation, and anything that could lead us away from Your truth. Help us protect our children and young people from those who would use this technology to deceive, exploit, or harm them. Teach us to use these tools responsibly without allowing them to take the place of our own judgment, our relationships with others, or our trust in You. May we always seek what is true, reject what is false, and remember that we are accountable for our words and actions. Keep us humble enough to admit when we are mistaken and wise enough to seek understanding before making decisions. We give You thanks for Your guidance and ask that everything we do be pleasing in Your sight. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

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Don’t take my word for it. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, search the Scriptures daily to see whether these things are so. Open your Bible, study God’s Word for yourself, and ask the Holy Spirit to guide you into all truth. Don’t simply accept my conclusions. If what I’ve written agrees with Scripture, hold fast to it. If it doesn’t, let God’s Word be your final authority.

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© AMKCH 2026

images done by ideogram at my direction.  If any of these people looks like you or someone you know, that is purely coincidental. They are not.

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