OPINION: Made in our image: should AI worship humanity?

AI labs are moving as if they are building a god. Instead, they may be becoming one. Graphic by Maddie Lillich The op-ed below does not necessarily reflect the views of the University Daily Kansan and its members.A robot can write a symphony. A robot can turn a canvas into a beautiful masterpiece. But can a robot commit sin? When humanity falls short in our reflection of God’s glory or disobeys his divine will, Christians call it sin. What happens when an artificial intelligence does the same? When a robot takes an action that would be sinful for a human, is that a sin against God, or is it a sin against mankind? And if AI can sin against its creator, is humanity its god?Consistent with core theological principles is the possibility that artificial intelligence, should it ever have the capacity to experience consciousness, ought to treat humanity as its divine creator.

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