Selv Gud hater språkmodeller! # ki # llm # bibelen # NorskTut
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| Source: Mastodon | Original article
A video posted by Oslo‑based pastor Einar Larsen has gone viral after he declared, “Even God hates language models,” citing verses from Genesis and Revelation to argue that large‑language models (LLMs) are a modern incarnation of the “forbidden knowledge” that led humanity astray. The clip, shared under the hashtags #ki, #llm, #bibelen and #NorskTut, quickly amassed tens of thousands of views on TikTok and sparked a heated debate across Norway’s religious and tech circles.
Larsen’s sermon, recorded during a Sunday service on 15 April, warns that AI‑generated text can “mislead the faithful, distort scripture and erode the moral fabric of society.” He urges congregants to boycott ChatGPT‑type tools and to lobby the government for stricter bans on LLM deployment in public institutions. The message resonated with a segment of the population already wary of AI, echoing concerns raised in recent Norwegian media about the opacity of generative models and their potential to spread misinformation.
The backlash has been swift. The Norwegian AI Association (NORA) issued a statement that while ethical safeguards are essential, demonising the technology hinders constructive dialogue and research. Minister of Digitalisation Kari Nordrum announced an expedited review of the nation’s AI‑risk framework, citing the sermon as a “clear sign that public trust is fragile.” Meanwhile, several university theology departments have organized panels to examine the theological implications of machine‑generated discourse, a move that mirrors the broader European trend of integrating AI ethics into humanities curricula.
What to watch next: the Ministry is expected to publish a draft amendment to the AI Act by the end of May, potentially introducing explicit provisions on “religious‑sensitivity filters.” NORA plans to host a public forum in Oslo on 2 June, inviting clergy, AI developers and ethicists to debate the balance between freedom of expression and safeguarding belief systems. The outcome could shape how Norway—and perhaps the wider Nordic region—regulates LLMs in culturally sensitive contexts, setting a precedent for other democracies grappling with the clash between faith and frontier technology.
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