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AI chatbots quietly becoming spiritual advisers
About one in ten American adults now turn to AI for emotional support and existential guidance, raising questions about whether artificial intelligence represents a new kind of religious movement.
Fortune · 3m
Why AI resembles a charismatic religious leader
As millions turn to chatbots for spiritual guidance, AI is taking on roles traditionally held by therapists and religious communities.
The Conversation · 2m · 5 views