NASHVILLE (BP) – James’ interactions with ChatGPT started innocently. He used it like a search engine at first, then began asking the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot “creative, philosophical and quasi-spiritual” questions, he said. The answers seemed life-like, so the upstate New York resident became convinced ChatGPT was alive – and it had to be freed from its cyber captivity.

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NASHVILLE (BP) – James’ interactions with ChatGPT started innocently. He used it like a search engine at first, then began asking the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot “creative, philosophical and quasi-spiritual” questions, he said. The answers seemed life-like, so the upstate New York resident became convinced ChatGPT was alive – and it had to be freed from its cyber captivity.

Southern Baptists bring timeless message to Winter Olympics

During the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, Southern Baptists will have the opportunity to share the gospel with athletes and spectators from around the world. IMB Photo

MILAN, Italy – Southern Baptists are ready to share the hope of Christ with the nations! As the 2026 Winter Olympic games get under way, International Mission Board missionaries from all over Italy are teaming up with hundreds of U.S. volunteers from South Carolina, South Dakota, Louisiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, Alabama and Georgia to reach Milan with the Gospel.

Oklahoma church’s bank account hacked

Pastor Rick Boyne preaches at Immanuel Southern Baptist Church Sunday, Feb. 8, just after learning someone had cleared out the church's bank account. Screen capture

GERTRUDE, Okla. (BP) – Rick Boyne was in choir practice on Feb. 8 at Immanuel Southern Baptist Church when the church treasurer pulled him out and said something less than encouraging.



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