Apologist and Oxford mathematician John Lennox warned Christians that artificial intelligence could contribute to a generation becoming increasingly disconnected from Scripture and cautioned that technology meant to serve humanity can become a “very dangerous master.”
In a conversation with fellow apologist Wes Huff at the 10th annual Sing! Conference, Lennox reflected on the rise of AI, the resulting decline of reading and how Christians can faithfully engage a culture searching for meaning.
Lennox said that while artificial intelligence has significant benefits, including applications in medicine and Bible translation, he is particularly concerned about the effect “large language models” are having on reading habits, particularly among young people.
“One of the negative effects of these large language models is the rapid decline in reading, particularly among young people,” Lennox said, adding that many young people…