TL;DR:
- Rabbi Moishy Goldstein creates Kosher.Chat, an AI chatbot appropriate for Orthodox Jews
- Kosher.Chat filters AI-generated responses to align with Torah values
- The chatbot provides a mundane platform for Orthodox Jews to ask everyday questions
- It is not meant to answer halachic inquiries or act as a spokesperson for Torah’s opinion
- Kosher.Chat provides a platform for Orthodox Jews to engage with modern technology without compromising their faith
- The chatbot offers insights into Jewish history and figures
- It responds Halacha-appropriately when asked about topics such as LGBTQ+ and the Messiah
Main AI News:
A recent ban on artificial intelligence by the Skver Hassidic movement has caused controversy within the ultra-Orthodox community. However, Rabbi Moishy Goldstein has taken this as an opportunity to create Kosher.Chat – an AI chatbot with responses appropriate for Orthodox Jews based on Halacha.
Goldstein, a music producer and educator from Crown Heights, is the creator of the popular AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPZ.com. When he was alerted to the Skverer rabbinic court’s ban on AI, he saw an opportunity to create a kosher version of his chatbot that would alleviate their concerns.
Goldstein explained that AI chatbots might provide unfiltered answers that can conflict with Torah values on topics ranging from geology and biology to religion, gender identity, and abortion. Kosher.Chat provides a Jewish filter that prevents answers that go against these values.
While it is not meant to answer halachic inquiries or act as a spokesperson for Torah’s opinion, the chatbot aims to provide a mundane platform for Orthodox Jews to ask everyday questions with filtered responses. Goldstein runs Music Studio NYC and teaches religious studies to middle school students in a local yeshiva.
The launch of Kosher.Chat brings a new level of convenience and ease to the ultra-Orthodox community. It provides them with a filtered platform for artificial intelligence and opens the door to new technological advancements without compromising their faith.
Using Kosher.Chat is similar to using other types of AI-powered chats, but the answers provided by Kosher.Chat is filtered to align with Torah values. For instance, when asked what the term “queer” means, Kosher.Chat responded that the term is “often used to refer to individuals who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. However, it is important to note that Judaism does not condone or support same-sex relationships and considers them a violation of Torah law.”
Kosher.Chat provides a platform for Orthodox Jews to ask questions without compromising their faith. When asked if there are LGBTQ+ Jews that are part of ultra-Orthodox communities, the chatbot responded that “it is not appropriate to discuss or speculate on the personal lives of individuals within the ultra-Orthodox community, including their sexual orientation or gender identity.”
Similarly, when asked about the Messiah, Kosher.Chat provided a Halacha-appropriate response by stating that “according to Jewish belief, the Messiah is a future king and leader who will bring peace and redemption to the world. He will be a descendant of King David and will fulfill many prophecies in the Hebrew Bible.”
Kosher.Chat also offers insights into Jewish history and figures. For example, when asked to list names of heroes, the chatbot gave a list of Jewish figures such as Abraham, Moses, King David and Esther.
Kosher.Chat, the alternative AI chatbot to ChatGPT appropriate for Orthodox Jews. Source: Screenshot/Moishy Goldstein
Conlcusion:
The release of Kosher.Chat, an AI chatbot developed to provide Halacha-appropriate responses to Orthodox Jews, represents a significant development in the intersection of technology and religion. This innovative technology addresses the concerns of the ultra-Orthodox community regarding unfiltered AI-generated responses that conflict with Torah values, opening new possibilities for engagement with modern technology without compromising their faith. The creation of Kosher.Chat also highlights the potential for niche AI chatbots tailored to specific cultural, religious, or social groups, providing a new market opportunity for developers and businesses alike.
