Episode 30: Don Barger | IMB director for Innovation and MX Labs

In this episode of the Digital Ministry Podcast, host Nick chats with Don Barger, Director of Innovation and MX Labs at IMB, about AI's growing role in ministry.   Don's Journey with AI: He shares his path into AI and how IMB is exploring its potential to support ministry innovation. AI for Ministry: From developers to new users, they discuss the range of engagement with AI tools and the importance of data security in ministry contexts. AI Projects: Don highlights his team's work, including a secure global chatbot using the Llama 3.1 model and AI-driven ad campaigns. Managing AI Expectations: They cover the challenges of AI's rapid evolution, its impact on expectations, and the need for a strategic approach. Future Vision: They explore AI's power to automate tasks and free up resources, allowing people to focus on what matters most.   Join us for a closer look into how AI is shaping the future of ministry!   Links for other sources or information mentioned IMB: https://www.imb.org/  Prediction Guard: https://www.predictionguard.com/  Synthesia: https://www.synthesia.io/  Llama 3.1: https://ai.facebook.com/blog/llama-2-open-foundation-and-fine-tuned-chat-models/  Connect with us on our socials! Don  Barger LinkedIn  Don  Barger Facebook  Don  Barger Instagram  Nick Runyon LinkedIn Nick Runyon Twitter Nick Runyon Instagram