Translation Tools may take Jobs

Here is a link to some of the jobs that may be lost due to AI replacing the artisan.

These 20 jobs are the most "exposed" to AI, ChatGPT, researchers say - CBS News​

Among the jobs threatened are:
a) Foreign language and literature teachers
b) Philosophy and religion teachers
c) Communications teachers

An interesting observation is that in the past technological displacement replaced low skill labor intensive jobs, i.e. data entry or delivery of ice blocks for pre-electric ice boxes, or oil lamp wick makers. Now, many of the jobs threatened are held by college grads.

So while AI may enhance Christ's ministry, helping us bring God's word into foreign languages, some engaged in outdated methodology may feel threatened.

But the bottom line is promising:

"...in some cases AI will replace workers, in others it will complement their skills and free them up to perform higher-level tasks that boost productivity...." ​

 

"Any ministry" was not defined. Did you mean anyone engaged in work helpful to Christ? Are you defining "any ministry" as only those that are "mentoring" by direct personal contact, such as in a classroom?"
Did you mean "AI programmers" or AI users, such as:

"...in some cases AI will replace workers, in others it will complement their skills and free them up to perform higher-level tasks that boost productivity...." ​

???

 

Note, now this poster wants to claim I do not know what mentor means. Here again is what I said, the full statement:

"Any ministry" was not defined. Did you mean anyone engaged in work helpful to Christ? Are you defining "any ministry" as only those that are "mentoring" by direct personal contact, such as in a classroom?"
Did you mean "AI programmers" or AI users, such as:
"...in some cases AI will replace workers, in others it will complement their skills and free them up to perform higher-level tasks that boost productivity...."
??? ​

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People reading an accurate translation of God's word are being "mentored." Thus AI can mentor in that respect.
Can AI help those in person to person ministry? Yes, thus mentoring in that respect.
Can AI help focus Christ's ministry, helping to eliminate ineffective programs and people? Yes, once again.

 

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Once again this poster wants to change the subject and quibble over the meaning of mentor. As if the subject was even debatable.

According to this definition, there is no such thing as mentoring books, such as the bible.

Mentoring is a biblical idea. Although the word "mentor" itself is never used in Scripture, the principles applied when using that terminology are found throughout the biblical text. We see numerous examples of mentoring relationships taking place throughout the Bible. In some cases, individuals were involved in multiple mentoring relationships. Sometimes mentoring happened on a one-to-one basis, and in other cases, mentoring took place in a group setting. However, the group was always small enough to listen to, and interact with, each individual. Jesus mentored 12, sometimes three and, on rare occasions, one.​

Thus a more understandable and accurate bible translation aids in mentoring disciples.

 

Here is a link to some of the jobs that may be lost due to AI replacing the artisan.

These 20 jobs are the most "exposed" to AI, ChatGPT, researchers say - CBS News​

Among the jobs threatened are:
a) Foreign language and literature teachers
b) Philosophy and religion teachers
c) Communications teachers

An interesting observation is that in the past technological displacement replaced low skill labor intensive jobs, i.e. data entry or delivery of ice blocks for pre-electric ice boxes, or oil lamp wick makers. Now, many of the jobs threatened are held by college grads.

So while AI may enhance Christ's ministry, helping us bring God's word into foreign languages, some engaged in outdated methodology may feel threatened.

But the bottom line is promising:

"...in some cases AI will replace workers, in others it will complement their skills and free them up to perform higher-level tasks that boost productivity...."​

 

If a lost person reads the Bible and it is accurate and understandable, then the mentoring of scripture is enhanced, helping to lead the person to Christ. If the translation contains too much arcane or ambiguous verbiage, then the mentoring of scripture is hindered.

 

Once again JOJ posts addressing me personally. Does he provide a quote where I am supposedly equating AI mentoring someone with mentoring of the Holy Spirit? Nope. I equating the mentoring of scripture with mentoring, period. See post #11

Does John 14:26 say our indwelt Spirit, our Comforter, will bring "all things" to our memory so no born anew Christian will ever have loss of memory? Nope. The actual contextual idea is the Holy Spirit will bring all God wants to be remembered to the minds of His disciples, such that they will be His witnesses during their lifetime and via the New Testament during the age of grace.

 

Here are a few verses from the "AIV" (Artificial Intelligence Version) of Romans 1.

1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, 3 concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh, 4 and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord. 5 Through him we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nations, 6 including you who are called to belong to Jesus Christ.​

And here are the same verses from the NKJV:

1 Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God 2 which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, 3 concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh, 4 and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead.5 Through Him we have received grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith among all nations for His name,
6 among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ; ​

The first difference is "set apart for the gospel is more clear than separated to the gospel.
Second being a descendant is more clear than being the seed.
Third by his resurrection is more clear than by the resurrection
Fourth, to bring about obedience of the faith is NOT as clear as obedience to the faith.
Fifth, neither for the sake of his name, nor or among all nations for His name is as clear as among all Gentiles for His mission and purpose.
Sixth, neither you who are called, or among whom you also are the called is as clear as you who have been brought into the kingdom.

 

Again, absolutely no mention of the "mentoring of the Holy Spirit."

People reading an accurate translation of God's word are being "mentored." Thus AI can mentor in that respect.​

If a lost person reads the Bible and it is accurate and understandable, then the mentoring of scripture is enhanced, helping to lead the person to Christ. If the translation contains too much arcane or ambiguous verbiage, then the mentoring of scripture is hindered.

So the quality of the translation, rather than the leading of the Holy Spirit, is in view.

 

Romans 1:1 NASB
Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God,

Why might AI choose bond-servant over servant or slave? Because our servitude to Christ was offered voluntarily
Why might AI choose Christ Jesus over Jesus Christ? It appears the choice is arbitrary.. For example see 1 Corinthians 1:1 and 2 Corinthians 1:1. Thus the order in the Greek seems best, and in this case Christ Jesus.
Why might AI choose "divinely selected" as an apostle over called to be an apostle? Called is used in scripture with three very different meanings, here designation is in view.
Why might AI choose set apart for the benefit of the gospel over set apart for the gospel. Because the purpose of the action is clarified.

Thus AI might translate our verse:
Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, divinely selected as an apostle, set apart for the benefit of the gospel of God.

 

From the internet:

Wycliffe notes the use of a word aligner — or, more simply, a word and phrase suggestion tool — a computer program that compares translated Scripture to its original language source. It reveals inconsistencies and suggests solutions to help people clearly understand, according to its website.​

Can you image what a program like "word aligner" do the random choices found say in the NIV? Clarity and transparency would be enhanced.