He is an expert engineer who designs robots and trains computers to do a lot of work that humans could only do. The robots are designed to do certain tasks, and given a restricted freedom to do those tasks. However, he claimed that full freedom cannot be given, and is not possible to give. Like fish that could be alive only as long as they are in water, the computer could be active and dynamic within limits prescribed by the designer. However, God created humans in His image and gave them freedom to choose. (Genesis 1:27: 2:17)
Surpass human intelligence? There are certain functions that AI could do efficiently, diligently, and consistently. However, they are done as designed and directed by the engineer. For example, the ATM can count 40 currency notes; it cannot count beyond that. If the currency notes are larger, they cannot be counted. So, freedom is to choose within the forty numbers.
Emotions: AI cannot show kindness, love, or compassion. Without a heart, unlike humans, there are no emotions expressed.
Morality: The robots cannot make moral decisions, as they do not have the concept of what is right and good. These robots could be designed to do unethical and illegal work.
Spirituality: AI could be created in the image of fallen humans with limited intelligence. Certainly, humans cannot breathe through the nostrils of robots to make them living souls.
Humans are not robots: Some people have a wrong idea that humans are like robots created by God, keeping them under absolute control. Sadly, they wrongly believe that whatever man does is believed as God working through humans, and a human has no capacity to decide on their own.
Image of God: God created humans in His image. It means God gave them some of God’s qualities and abilities. They include the capacity to communicate with God, creativity, intelligence, emotions, critical thinking, reasoning, and decision-making authority. A man chooses to decide for his life, including the ultimate destination of living in Heaven, by receiving the Lord Jesus as Saviour and Lord.
Do I worship him who created me in His image?