Artificial intelligence in the church: "People say I support the devil."

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The Pope warns his faithful against the use of artificial intelligence. But AI-supported sermon software is booming among priests of all people.

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Massachusetts priest Christopher Nerreau is offering an AI-powered sermon writing service called SermonAi, despite warnings from Pope Leo XIV about artificial intelligence. His product, which supports evangelical priests, has established itself in a growing market, even if there is criticism. Nerreau sees technology as an opportunity for the church, but warns against losing one’s own thinking. Nevertheless, he is counting on the success of his program and hopes to gain market share with Christian values.

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Christopher Nerreau isn’t sure yet Pope Leo XIV. spoiled his business. There are some things to say in favor of it, others against it – but either way, the 50-year-old American from West Brookfield in Massachusetts takes what Pope Leo has to say very seriously. He wants that to be clear.

Leo XIV, real name Robert Francis Prevost from Chicago, a 14-hour drive away, has been warning about artificial intelligence for weeks. In January he spoke about threats to human relationships, critical thinking and personal development. He warned young people not to do their homework using ChatGPT close. And two weeks ago he told priests in the Roman diocese to please resist the temptation to use AI for their sermons.