Artificial Intelligence and Imago Dei: A New Dilemma for Philosophical and Theological Anthropology

The advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI), with its vast applicability, has already influenced nearly every aspect of our lives, including our self-perception. At the same time, AI calls for wisdom, hope, and belief that transcends sophisticated knowledge produced by AI. The main argument in this article is an inevitable call to rediscover the essence of human nature that AI technology cannot adequately grasp. From a Christian perspective, AI challenges us to rediscover the idea that humans are created as an imago Dei, an image of God, where relations are an essential part of God’s nature and, consequently, of human nature as well.