Monday, August 25, 2025

"Success in creating AI, (artificial intelligence), would be the biggest event in human history. Unfortunately, it might also be the last, unless we learn how to avoid the risks." ~ Stephen Hawking, (1942-2018),Theoretical Physicist

Well hello and welcome to this day, the one provided to us by our Creator, and, we pause, on this day, Monday, August 25, 2025, to give Him honor and praise. Amen. I thought I would give you a little insight into artificial intelligence. Very little since I know very little about it, however, it will become more and more a daily part of future life here on the planet. It is likely being more widely used in areas like medical practice which does, in fact, impact all of us. Okay. Why talk about it? I have an very simple AI program on my phone. I do. I really do. It is named ChatGPT and essentially you can ask it just about anything and it will work on it. Enhance my photo: it will do it. Get research information a certain topic: it will do it. And, the one I will share with you today,Write me a story. ChatGPT is owned by the company, OpenAI and its major investor is Microsoft. It has a for profit component as well as a not for profit application, but, they do intend to make money off of their investment. My free downloaded application does basic stuff but I could get a more enhanced version if I chose to pay. I will not say that I will never pay but thus far I am just playing around with the free version. Okay. Here's a glimpse into the future. I opened the ChatGPT application and I uploaded a photo and I simply asked the application to write a short story about the photo. Ready? Set. Go!

 

~ Beneath the soft glow of twinkling lights and the gentle fall of snow, Mr. and Mrs. Claus sat side by side, their smiles warm enough to melt the winter chill. The North Pole was alive with holiday cheer, elves bustling in their workshop and reindeer pawing at the snow, readying themselves for the great journey ahead. But in this moment, the two of them found a rare pocket of peace. Mrs. Claus, with her kind eyes and comforting presence, had just finished baking a mountain of cookies for the elves. Santa, his red suit dusted with flour from sneaking too many treats, laughed as he recounted the year’s letters from children around the world. Before them, three perfectly wrapped gifts rested in the snow. They weren’t ordinary presents—they were the first three of the season, holding inside them the spirit of joy, kindness, and hope. Santa and Mrs. Claus knew these gifts weren’t meant for just one child, but for the whole world. “Shall we send them off?” Mrs. Claus asked softly. Santa nodded, his eyes sparkling behind his glasses. “Tonight, love. Tonight, the world will remember the magic of Christmas.” And with a wave of his mittened hand, the gifts began to shimmer with golden light, ready to travel across the globe, carrying with them the very heart of the holiday. ~

 

I don't know about you but I was a wee bit surprised with this coming out almost instantly based on the photo I submitted. I have no idea where artificial intelligence will take humanity but I do know for those who respond to The Gospel and put their faith in Jesus the Christ, we don't have to stay awake at night being concerned. We already see AI generated stories hitting all forms of social media. They are the truest form of fake news since they were created out of one desire: The one posting is after views, or clicks as they are called because they generate income as in money, profits. Another thing we are seeing is the manipulation of video like speeches where the person in the video says something entirely different than what they originally spoke. There's one right now of a sitting US Senator where this distortion has been produced and sent out all over the world. She did not say the things in the AI generated video. She said the opposite. But, AI was able to make her lips and her voice say the opposite things posted. Yep. There, eventually, will have to be some kind of law or a set of laws to govern the use of this powerful tool and the proverbial surface has not even been scratched. Again, trust in God, period. My guess is the kids asked to write short stories are going to be getting a lot better grades going forward. Ha! Until next time, may God help us, and may He also add His blessings. Amen.

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