In July 2025, the Diocese of Suwon organized a session for priests to learn the basic principles and practical applications of generative AI. The goal was to minimize potential harm and explore appropriate ways to utilize the technology through this learning process. There was a mix of positive views—such as the idea that technology could help pastors connect more closely with parishioners—and concerns that it would be impossible to distinguish fact from fiction amid the vast amount of Catholic information available.
Ten months have passed since then. Rapidly evolving AI technology has become smarter and more sophisticated at mimicking humans. Masked as convenience, this technology has penetrated deep into our lives. Simply turning on a smartphone and asking AI a single question has made difficult tasks easy to solve.
While enjoying the sweetness that AI technology brings, some have felt a fear that “I might disappear.” As we use technology that replaces human capabilities, we have come to yearn even more for our humanity.
This concern led to the question, “Who am I?”
The “AI Literacy Reading Group” lecture held on May 21 at the Diocese of Suwon was an opportunity to reflect on the essence of humanity, created in the image of God. Faced with the most groundbreaking and modern technology, the participants listened intently to the stories conveyed by the Gospel thousands of years ago. Humans are capable of forming a relationship with God and becoming one with Him. The participants concluded that the uniqueness of humans—possessing both a body and an intellect—is something AI can never replace.
In the age of AI, the way to preserve our faces and voices is to reclaim the uniqueness God has given us as human beings. This means thinking creatively, meeting people, loving them, standing in solidarity with them, and empathizing with them. When we remember that we were created in God’s image, our faces and voices will not disappear.
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