Artificial Intelligence Rises in the Field of Spiritual Guidance
As people turn to artificial intelligence for spiritual comfort and guidance, real gurus and developers are offering chatbots based on sacred texts.
With individuals seeking spiritual guidance turning to artificial intelligence, religious figures and developers have started creating AI chatbots and digital avatars based on sacred texts.
Preference for Artificial Intelligence in the Spiritual Quest
Following the death of Kripa Vaidyanathan's nephew in a traffic accident, the family turned to AI chatbots after failing to receive a satisfactory answer on karma. This situation increased interest in AI tools where individuals can find comfort without being judged.
Chatbots Based on Sacred Texts
Powered by large language models, chatbots utilize sacred texts such as the Bhagavad Gita to offer users cost-free and barrier-free answers to their existential questions.
Guru-Led Projects and Digital Applications
Well-known gurus are launching their own AI applications, which include Jaggi Vasudev's Miracle of the Mind app and Deepak Chopra's platform.
AI Avatars and Holograms
While Vikas Sahu founded GitaGPT featuring an AI avatar of Lord Krishna, figures like David Nussbaum design 3D holographic AI avatars for Sadhguru.
Institutional Caution and Criticisms
While organizations like the Self-Realization Fellowship adopt AI cautiously, critics and religious experts argue that technology cannot replace living experience.