The News
Church Leaders published guidance on how churches can safely use generative AI, highlighting that many congregations are already using it—often without realizing it or having safeguards in place. The article outlines seven ways to reduce risks and hidden costs associated with AI implementation, including data privacy, copyright concerns, and organizational oversight.
Why It Matters
Whether your staff is using ChatGPT to draft emails, create social media content, or design newsletters, you likely have AI in your operations without a formal policy. This matters because AI tools can expose sensitive member information, create copyright problems, and produce low-quality or inaccurate content that damages your credibility. Small churches often assume these concerns only apply to large institutions, but a data breach or plagiarism issue affects you just as much.
The Takeaway
Before your next staff meeting, establish clear guidelines about which AI tools are approved, what data can be shared, and who has authority to use them.