My Thoughts on AI – Nancy Gavilanes

I recently shared my response to a question about AI in Episode 86 of my Abounding Faith for Today podcast (available wherever you listen to podcasts). I thought I’d share my response here as well.

Q.1 What are your thoughts on AI?

I’m still praying and pondering over AI. I’m weighing the pros and cons. I see some of the general benefits and I see why many are worried.

In short, I’m a writer who doesn’t want a computer writing for her. I’m a Christian who doesn’t want to go to Pastor AI’s church.

That said, I see how AI can help in so many areas.

I’m exploring different ways to use it, but please know that I’m still writing my blogs, posts, podcasts, devotional articles, books, weekly emails, etc.

God has called me to be a writer and speaker. I want to be a good steward of the call God has placed on my life and the gifts and talents He’s given me for His glory.

If you ever see a video/hear audio of me that you think is a deep fake or think any of my platforms have been hacked, please let me know a.s.a.p.

Yes, I wonder about the privacy aspect regarding AI, and the ethical aspects of people misusing it and so many other unknowns and concerns, but I also see how it helps people find out answers about their health or finances and helps with meal planning and helps businesses with their marketing, etc.  

My 5 cents are pray and be Spirit-led as you use AI and be discerning about what you read, see or hear.

My journalism background trained me to consider the source and to consider both sides before rushing to conclusions.

And the Holy Spirit is our ultimate Counselor. Remain prayerful and discerning. 

These are my thoughts in a nutshell. If I ever decide to seriously incorporate AI onto my platforms, it would probably be by using translations. I’ve already designed a few images for virtual backgrounds and social media posts, but that’s about it for now. I highly doubt I’d try to clone myself, etc. LOL

 If anything major changes, I’ll let you know.

Be at peace that this is a human writing and speaking these words.  

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