AI Generated Summary
- According to SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami, the misuse of AI-generated content has emerged as a significant challenge in the digital age, particularly in the wake of earlier threats to the Golden Temple and distortions of Gurbani on mobile applications.
- The apex Sikh religious body has expressed deep concern over the spread of incorrect and misleading content related to Gurbani and Sikh history, calling it a serious affront to the faith.
- Dhami warned that the incorrect portrayal of holy verses amounts to a form of sacrilege, and emphasized that the younger generation, which increasingly turns to digital platforms to learn about Sikhism, is being misinformed.
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has issued a strong statement condemning the growing misrepresentation of Sikhism and its sacred texts by various artificial intelligence (AI) platforms. The apex Sikh religious body has expressed deep concern over the spread of incorrect and misleading content related to Gurbani and Sikh history, calling it a serious affront to the faith.
According to SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami, the misuse of AI-generated content has emerged as a significant challenge in the digital age, particularly in the wake of earlier threats to the Golden Temple and distortions of Gurbani on mobile applications. “AI platforms are now portraying Sikh Gurus, scriptures, and religious symbols in an inaccurate and often offensive manner. This is deeply hurtful to the sentiments of the Sikh community,” said Dhami.
The SGPC reported that it has been receiving complaints from across India and overseas regarding false or distorted depictions generated by AI platforms. In response, the committee has sent formal letters to operators of several platforms including ChatGPT, Grok, Gemini AI, Meta, Google, DeepSec, Descript, Runway ML, Pictori, Magisto, Midjourney, and others, voicing its objections and demanding corrective measures.
Dhami warned that the incorrect portrayal of holy verses amounts to a form of sacrilege, and emphasized that the younger generation, which increasingly turns to digital platforms to learn about Sikhism, is being misinformed. “The damage caused by the spread of half-truths and digitally altered representations is not just emotional but ideological,” he said.
The SGPC president has also appealed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah to intervene in the matter and introduce a comprehensive national policy to regulate AI-generated religious content. “We urge the government to ensure that AI technologies are not used to distort or disrespect religious beliefs. A policy must be framed to safeguard the integrity of all religions in the age of AI,” Dhami stated.
As technology continues to evolve rapidly, the SGPC’s call highlights the growing need for ethical boundaries in the use of artificial intelligence—especially when it intersects with faith and cultural heritage.
