Q. See questions above regarding the use of new computer programs, artificial intelligence and digital libraries as a help for learning Torah. Can one use such a program to be a Chavrusa or learning company and learn with it, when traveling or alone at home?
A. In our recent times proactive cognitive artificial intelligence products have been developed that initiate conversation to help seniors stay in touch with family or loved ones, engage in healthy behaviors — including nudges to take medication — and stay connected with the outside world.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that although a human Chaverusa is certainly preferred, when not available, if a program like that is available, and it would help one to learn Torah better and more constant, one can use it.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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