Reflections on My AI Bible Research Project

I'm sharing updates on the AI Bible research project. With the blend of technology and spirituality, we've embarked on a journey to develop a tool that deepens our connection with one of the most revered texts. Today's insights are filled with challenges, breakthroughs, and a vision that may change the way we interact with the Bible. Join me as we explore the beauty of innovation and tradition.

AI Chat Tool for Bible Study: What Makes It Special?

I'm creating an AI chat tool that helps with Bible study. It's not just about answering questions; it's about the depth of exploration. I want people to engage with the Bible as deeply as they desire. But we're facing a roadblock.

AI has a problem,It has a limited memory when working with large sets of context.With GPT-4 the limit is 32k tokens.The bible is roughly 900k tokens.

The complexity of the Bible, with its interwoven narratives and overlapping contexts, poses unique challenges. To overcome this, I could:

• Split the text into smaller pieces, but that could disrupt the flow of thoughts.
• Use Natural Language Processing (NLP) to ensure thoughts are complete, but it has its limitations.
• Manually mark the chunk borders, which could result in inconsistencies.
• Or, invent a Natural Language Processing Pipeline for chunking based on classification, a path that feels like dissecting the Bible, but with the promise of retaining all parts.

After much contemplation, I'm leaning toward the last approach. It's modular, and adaptable, and allows users to dive into dense chunks of the Bible without losing context.

Does the thought of dissecting the Bible make you uncomfortable, or do you see it as a new way of understanding this sacred text?

Graph Database: A Whole New Type of Bible App

The data from the chunking process also led me to an idea that's equally fascinating and promising: a graph database that shows connections between entities within biblical stories.

Imagine hovering over a character in the Bible and instantly seeing all their connections, actions, relationships, and parallels to other stories. It's like adding a new layer of understanding, a map that connects dots we never knew were linked.

I'm excited, but what about you? How do you think this could enhance your study of the Bible?

Generated Illustrations: Bringing the Bible to Life

Another exciting path we're exploring is creating illustrations or images based on descriptions from the Bible. Saul standing head and shoulders over everyone, beautiful landscapes, and significant events, all visualized right there on the page or chat response.

Sure, it won't be perfect at the start, but with a voting feature, users can help improve these visuals over time.

Isn't it exciting to think about seeing the Bible in a whole new visual dimension?

Different Perspectives & Ethical Considerations

I must admit, this project is ambitious, and innovation requires sensitivity, especially when dealing with sacred texts.

"How will you ensure interpretations remain faithful to original intentions? How would you navigate generating images that accurately represent diverse perspectives?"

These are just some of the reflective questions that have emerged. Ethical considerations around manipulating sacred texts, even for easier comprehension, must not be overlooked. Yet, the dialogue with people of faith, experts, and readers like you can guide this journey.

What are your thoughts on preserving the integrity of the text while innovating for deeper engagement?

Concluding Thoughts

As we advance in this project, my emotions are mixed. Despite the challenges faced during this development process, my passion keeps me motivated and excited about this project's potential impact. The thought of dissecting the Bible gives me mixed feelings but seeing it from another perspective – making all parts accessible regardless of their order brings assurance.