In this shiur, the question is posed whether artificial intelligence (AI) can be relied upon for psak (rulings in Jewish law) and if it could potentially replace rabbis.

The discussion surrounding the use of electricity on Shabbat and Yom Tov, particularly related to the views of the Hazon Ish, Rabbi Avraham Yeshaya Karelitz, is brought to light by a recent psak regarding video-conferencing during holidays due to the pandemic.

Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach, a revered figure in the Israeli Torah world, was known for his humility, deep expertise in Jewish law, and a balanced approach to halachic decision-making, particularly in modern contexts like medicine and technology.