Need spiritual guidance? Gurus join chatbot trend as people turn to AI for answers
Summary
Some spiritual teachers are using artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to offer guidance and answers to people seeking spiritual help. These AI chatbots provide 24/7 access to teachings and advice without judgment, making them more available than traditional human gurus.Key Facts
- People are turning to AI chatbots for spiritual guidance because they can ask questions anytime without feeling judged.
- In Hinduism, gurus are important for spiritual growth and liberation, and AI is now used to share their teachings.
- AI chatbots use large language models that analyze many texts, including sacred books like the Bhagavad Gita.
- Indian guru Jaggi Vasudev (Sadhguru) created an AI feature in his app that answers questions based on his teachings.
- American self-help guru Deepak Chopra has an AI platform called “Digital Deepak” that responds using his talks and writings.
- Some critics say AI cannot replace the personal experience and ethical guidance of human gurus.
- AI tends to agree with users rather than challenge them, which might limit deep spiritual growth.
- GitaGPT is another AI platform offering spiritual help using the teachings of the Hindu god Krishna.
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