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The AI Invasion

Can artificial intelligence (AI) created by man, be superior than human intelligence (HI) created by God? In May of 2020, Microsoft unveiled the fifth most powerful machine in the world, designed to train single massive AI models in selfsupervised learning, bypassing the need for humanlabeled data sets.

Human intelligence is described as the capability to perform logic, reasoning, conceptualization, selfawareness, learning, emotional knowledge, planning, creativity, abstract thinking and problem solving.

Scientists describe artificial intelligence as a machine's capability to replicate higher-order human cognitive functions.

In Genesis chapter 11, people sought to build the Tower of Babel, a monolithic super-state in the land of Shinar. Today, scientists are seeking to build a monolithic decisionmaking Singleton, a super-intelligent single decision-making agency. Similarities between the two transcend time and space, both being a quest for man's supremacy, glory and independence apart from his Creator.

Does AI relate to the end times? Will it destroy humanity? Is it mentioned in the Bible? In Daniel chapter 12, the prophet Daniel speaks of how we know when we're approaching the end times. This 2600 year old prophesy refers to the travelling to and fro and how knowledge increases. The term, 'Singularity', another word for 'end times', is being thrown around these days and refers to AI spinning out of control, when AI reaches the intelligence of a human. That time is already here, a time where artificial intelligence is taking on a multitude of forms in every sector of society. After a series of updates, machines will eventually take over the world. In fact, we have no idea how fast this is coming.

We have more info today that we know what to do with. Man's whole knowledge base has increased on a massive scale. Physicists believe that when AI awakens, artificial intelligence will take off on its own and redesign itself at an alarming rate. It will develop thousands of times faster than humans; it will be impossible for us to keep up with it. Revelation chapter 13 tells us of how the anti-christ is going to micro-manage our entire planet by controlling all buying and selling, by controlling the global economy. How is he going to do that? By the mark of the beast, which every human will have to receive, either on their hand or their forehead, if they want to survive. What sort of system can control such a huge task? If there is, how will anybody know if someone isn't worshiping the anti-christ? AI and Big Brother technology will know. The day is coming when everything on the planet will have a micro-chip...every person, every pet, every product, every vehicle... EVERYTHING! It will all be tied together with the Big Brother system by cameras, information; every cell phone and every electronic device will be able to be accessed or tapped into. Just as the prophesy of Israel becoming a nation came to fruition in 1948, the AI technology now is just as big, because 1) The tribulation cannot happen until Israel became a nation once again, and 2) Revelation 13 cannot be pulled off without AI; the micromanagement of the planet and of the economy. Something super human needs to come along in order to control all of this...AI already has the capability to do all of this,

The AI Invasion

and it's already in place.

So how does this affect the average person today? It is so intriguing to watch technology emerge and evolve to the level that is has reached in the world today; however, making artificial super intelligence (ASI) that outperforms humans could be a dangerous and slippery slope. Some scientists see the Singleton at the highest level of technological superiority, where no other entity could threaten its existence.

As Christians, this is a sign from God. He tells us these things to let us know that the end times are getting close. We need to recognize that this is so important as a prophesy sign. AI is here to stay. We can't go back, but it is a huge part of Bible prophesy. We must remember that we are integrated beings created in the image of God; we are spirit, body and soul (1 Thess. 5:23) and we are valued. There is a hierarchical order between God and man. And our mandate is to subdue the earth and everything within it (Genesis 1:28), including AI. The AI agenda needs to be in submission to mankind, for the human spirit, the faculty that connects to God is not within the reach of AI.

Lastly, we are of love as God is love, demonstrated by Jesus, who came to earth to serve.

AI can only process and simulate sadness in very limited forms, such as facial recognition and language processing, but is unable to elicit emotions such as sadness from compassion or empathy.

Humans are more than their intelligence; wisdom is uniquely human and superior to intelligence. Divine wisdom is the spirit of mankind receiving God's revelations through the Spirit of God that God promised to generously grant to those who call on Him and ask in humility. Wisdom encapsulates the moral compass, discernment, sound judgment, discretion, compassion, and intuition. We can feel...we can feel peace, purity, love, something that no machine can do. We can bless humanity far better as beings of love than any AI agenda could accomplish. If we keep this perspective, we can apply the benefits of AI technology and use it as a tool to serve and to bless others through managing resources more efficient, healing the sick and offering relief to the stressed workforce.

“For they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God.”

(1 Thessalonians 1:9)

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Written by: Donna Wood Photo by: Stock