Core Insights - Gloo has introduced the Flourishing AI Christian (FAI-C) Benchmark, which evaluates how well Large Language Models (LLMs) align with Christian values and support human flourishing [1][3] - The FAI-C Benchmark is based on the earlier Flourishing AI (FAI) Benchmark and aims to provide a systematic evaluation for Christian leaders and developers [3][4] Evaluation Framework - FAI-C assesses LLM responses to 807 curated questions across seven dimensions of flourishing: Character, Relationships, Happiness, Meaning, Health, Finances, and Faith [4][6] - The benchmark reveals that leading AI models average a score of 61 on a 1-100 flourishing scale, indicating a need for improvement [6] Performance Findings - Top-performing models include Qwen3 235B A22B Thinking (70) and OpenAI GPT models, with the Faith dimension scoring the lowest at an average of 48 [6] - Many models struggle to provide coherent theological reasoning and often default to generic spiritual language, failing to connect with specific Christian concepts [6][5] Implications for AI Development - The findings suggest that current AI models lack depth in handling Christian concepts, which could lead to a dilution of Christian principles [4][5] - Gloo is inviting collaboration from various fields to refine the FAI Benchmark and improve AI's alignment with Christian values [7] Future Directions - The FAI Benchmark will continue to evolve as new models and research emerge, with a detailed methodology paper expected in early 2026 [7][8] - Gloo aims to shape a future where AI technology supports human flourishing from a Christian perspective [7]