AI Can Further, Not Replace, Human Relationships, Elder Gong Teaches in New Vid
AI Can Further, Not Replace, Human Relationships, Elder Gong Teaches in New Vid
Publish Date: 2026-06-07 10:01:00
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Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints talks about the wise use of technology in the video “Faith, Dignity and Human Flourishing: Hearing God’s Voice in an Age of Artificial Intelligence.”© 2026 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.Download Photo
In a new video from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Geritt W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles explores “how to hear God’s voice clearly in an age of artificial intelligence (AI), and why that distinction matters more now than ever.”
The video “Faith, Dignity and Human Flourishing: Hearing God’s Voice in an Age of Artificial Intelligence” provides audiences an opportunity to be thoroughly taught by a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
“Can artificial intelligence replace God?” Elder Gong asks in the hour-long, gospel workshop video now available on various Church channels. “That question may sound provocative, but in an age when we turn to algorithms for answers, guidance and even comfort, it matters deeply.”
Elder Gong explains that tools like AI and chatbots may help further, but can never replace, individuals’ relationships with Deity, their community, the natural world and themselves.
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Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints talks about the wise use of technology in the video “Faith, Dignity and Human Flourishing: Hearing God’s Voice in an Age of Artificial Intelligence.”2026 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.Download Photo
“Artificial intelligence can answer questions, but it cannot answer prayers,” he explains. “It can organize information, but it cannot offer revelation, covenant connection or divine truth.”
However, as with all technology, Latter-day Saints can wisely use AI as a tool to further four core relationships as disciples of Jesus…
