u/CheesyMoolah

Hi, Fathers!

What is your view on Ai-generated religious art, graphics, etc? For example, I have been seeing AI generations of religious figures or themes used in official parish and diocesan publications. The generations could be something cute and simple like a cartoon character of a saint or something more complex like a "photograph" of Eucharistic adoration. I'm personally a bit nervous with the very realistic generations.

1. Is it morally permissible to use AI to generate or edit religious visuals? Do you personally use AI for religious visuals?
2. How do we know if the generated visuals are truly Christian and do not contain anything contrary to the Catholic faith?
3. Would the "authors" or creators of such religious images be the AI itself or all of the human coders?
4. Can AI visuals be blessed and venerated, such as an AI-generated painting or icon?