The Age of AI

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity

By: Jason Thacker, Richard J. Mouw - introduction

Narrated by: Jakob Lewis, John Behrens

Are robots going to take my job? How are smartphones affecting my kids? Do I need to worry about privacy when I get online or ask Siri for directions? Whatever questions you have about AI, The Age of AI gives you insights on how to navigate this brand-new world as you apply God's ageless truths to your life and future.

We interact with artificial intelligence, or AI, nearly every moment of the day without knowing it. From our social media feeds to our smart thermostats and Alexa and Google Home, AI is everywhere--but how is it shaping our world?

In The Age of AI, Jason Thacker, associate research fellow at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, helps us navigate our digital age in this thoughtful exploration of the social, moral, and ethical challenges of our ongoing interactions with artificial intelligence.

Applying God's Word to this new AI-empowered age, Thacker sheds light on:

• How Christian truth transforms the way we use AI
• How AI affects us individually, in our relationships, and in our society at large
• How to navigate the digital age wisely

With theological depth and a wide awareness of the current trends in AI, Jason is a steady guide who reminds us that while technology is changing the world, it can't shake the foundations of the Christian faith.

Praise for The Age of AI:

"The Age of AI informs us and assists us in envisioning a future that is filled with tools, influences, opportunities, and challenges relating to artificial intelligence. While many may fear the unknown future before us, Jason Thacker presents the imperative need to always lift up the constancy of the image of God and the dignity of all human life as presented in the Holy Scriptures, the Bible. I am thankful Jason's book can help churches, pastors, theologians, and Christian leaders in all vocations to wrestle through this current topic, always being committed to what this book states profoundly: God-given dignity isn't ours to assign or remove."

--Dr. Ronnie Floyd, president and CEO, Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee

Lost me with bible quotes trying to relate to AI!

Didn’t occur to me that this book was AI through a Christian perspective and didn’t like it.

Nothing new to say

I am very interested in AI, and as a thorough-going Christian, I was interested to hear a thoroughly Christian take on it.
What I didn't expect was a preacher who apparently self-educated himself on AI and had more opinions than new information. He overused tired cliches, overused references to just a few example of AI (evidence of limited research), and way overdid the gospel message component. It was excruciating to listen to. The only thing that kept me listening was the merciful brevity, and the perk of notching another book toward my annual goal. The last chapter, about the Singularity, was the best. It almost sounded like a different author.
If you are seeking to become more informed about the current issues and trends within AI, and a Christian's response to them, don't read this book. Keep looking.
If you're interested in a superficial treatment of a complex issue, with many MAJOR distractions onto barely tangentially related topics, this book is for you.