New AI-powered search assistant added to General Handbook of Instructions

Feature can analyze users’ questions, summarize relevant information and provide additional direct links

Published: March 22, 2025, 3:17 p.m. MDT

The General Handbook now features a search assistant to help Church leaders and members find answers to their questions. The search assistant button is located at the bottom right of the screen when viewing General Handbook content. By using the provided links to confirm the summarized answers, leaders can gain a deeper understanding of Church principles and policies. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Those accessing General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will now find an AI-powered search assistant available to help them find answers to their questions.

“This search assistant can analyze users’ questions and summarize potentially relevant information found in the handbook,” stated the Church’s news release. “Because the assistant is powered by artificial intelligence (AI), users should verify responses using the links provided by the assistant.”

The AI search assistant is available on the Gospel Library app (version 7.2) and ChurchofJesusChrist.org for online use of the General Handbook of Instructions.

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