Summary
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, author Yuval Harari discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) might change religion. He suggested that AI could take over aspects of religion that rely on words, such as religious texts. This discussion has sparked various reactions online.
Key Facts
- Yuval Harari spoke about AI and religion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
- Harari questioned what happens to religions based on books when AI becomes the expert on those texts.
- He noted that AI could change how religious texts, like those in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, are interpreted.
- Harari's talk has been widely viewed online, with 1.2 million views reported.
- A Pew Research Center study from 2025 showed a decline in U.S. adults identifying as Christian from 2007 to 2019.
- Some churches are using AI to personalize sermons and engage worshippers.
- Reactions to Harari’s statements have been mixed, with some people agreeing and others disagreeing.
- President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at the Davos forum.
