Participants of U.S. Christian forum call for "moral imperative" to shape AI
At the conference in the United States, theologians and IT experts discussed how artificial intelligence affects relationships, faith, and society, emphasizing the need for ethical frameworks.
A panel discussion at the NRB 2026 International Christian Media Conference in Nashville on February 18, 2026, focused on AI’s influence on ministry and public life and called for moral guardrails in the field, as reported by Christian Daily International.
Participants in the forum, titled “Human Flourishing and AI – A New Standard for Ministry Innovation,” said that the rapid development of technology should be assessed not by the speed of implementation, but by its impact on the person and on society. In the participants’ view, the key criterion should be a technology’s ability to promote “human flourishing,” and it must not replace or weaken living relationships.
Special attention was paid to the spread of AI services that imitate friendly or romantic relationships. Panelists warned that replacing real closeness with digital models could have long-term consequences for the family and the Church. Representatives of Christian organizations also emphasized the importance of a “moral imperative” in terms of AI. They urged people to take part in shaping the value foundation of AI so that technology serves to upgrade relationships and communities rather than erode them.
During the conference it was noted that, amid global competition, the pace of AI development is unlikely to slow, and therefore Christian leaders are called to develop their own criteria for evaluating new tools. The main question, the forum participants said, is not how effective a technology is, but whether it contributes to strengthening human dignity and authentic relationships.
Earlier, the UOJ reported that a new “religion” has emerged in the world – one that believes in artificial intelligence.
