Technology and Theology: How AI is Impacting Religion explores the intersection of ancient religious wisdom and modern AI, focusing on how they shape our moral and social landscape. Written by a Conservative Rabbi and AI ethicist, it addresses theological questions-like free will, human uniqueness, and moral responsibility-through Jewish concepts such as B'tzelem Elohim (Image of God) and Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) while drawing insights from other faiths. The book examines AI's influence on worship, education, social justice, privacy, governance, and work, offering ethical frameworks for responsible use. Emphasizing that AI reflects the values of its creators, it encourages balancing innovation with justice, humility, and community. Rather than viewing AI as a threat, it invites religious communities to embrace it as an opportunity.
Rabbi Andrew Bloom, a native of New Jersey, brings a diverse background to his rabbinic work. He served in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and holds a Bachelor of Education from Seminar Hakibutzim. Afterward, he received ordination and a master's degree from the Schechter Institute of Rabbinic Studies.
Now residing in Fort Worth, Texas, Rabbi Bloom has been deeply involved in community initiatives, including co-chairing the Fort Worth Task Force on Race and Culture and serving on various civic boards, such as the Mayor's Faith-Based Cabinet. As a co-founder of Cowtown Clergy, an author, and a certified ethicist with credentials from the University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School and the Wharton School, he is committed to bridging faith, ethics, and community engagement.
Rabbi Bloom is married to Michal, and together they have three children: Daniel, Maya, and Lia. He considers his family his greatest achievement.