Skver Assurs Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools Like Chatbots
A group of rabbinic and dayanim from Skver chasidus have signed a letter banning the use of AI chatbots. The announcement comes as a first-of-its-kind ban and mentions OpenAI, the company behind the ChatGPT. However, the ban extends beyond just that developer’s products.
The severe danger of AI chatbots is the lack of filtering that provides unfiltered access to apikorsus, lewd and perverse content, and all the issurim of “lo sasuru acharei levavchem.” The letter states that the use of AI chatbots is strictly prohibited in every way and form, even on a phone.
This new ban has raised questions about the use of smart speakers such as Alexa and Siri. It is important to note that AI software is now embedded in virtually all commonly used internet apps including search engines, online banking, Amazon purchases, travel reservations, and many others.
AI has become a significant part of our lives, and we do not even realize it. However, the severity of the danger poses a risk to our personal data as it is collected without our consent and used against us.
This ban is even for those who already have smartphones and some internet access. As avid GPT users, we can attest that it is much safer than Google. It blocks anything that can be a drop inappropriate and, in general, has very impressive morals even by Jewish standards.
While there may be disagreements with some of Skver's policies, it is essential to respect and follow the rabbinic wisdom of the community. The ban is a means of extra caution without extensive research, and it remains to be seen how it will affect the community.
