The Amish Are Embracing ChatGPT

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Some Amish men in Holmes County, Ohio are using ChatGPT and other AI tools for business tasks like emails, contracts, and spreadsheets.
The use is described as limited and practical, with internet access mostly restricted to work and no smartphones.
Interviewees said AI helps family businesses in manufacturing, construction, and agriculture without changing religious or cultural boundaries.
The report highlights how practical business needs can drive selective AI adoption even in very traditional communities.


