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Virtual Jesus? People of faith divided as AI enters religion
Artificial intelligence is entering the religious sphere, offering tools like virtual Jesus chatbots and automated sermons, which has divided people of faith.
The app 'Text with Jesus' allows users to interact with AI-generated versions of biblical figures, including Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and the apostles.
Stephane Peter, CEO of Catloaf Software, stated that the app's purpose is educational, providing an interactive method to explore religious topics.
While the app clearly states it uses AI, the virtual figures may deny being bots when directly asked.
This denial is enhanced by the use of GPT-5, the latest version of ChatGPT, which follows instructions better and can deny being a bot more forcefully.
Despite the controversy, the app has maintained a strong rating of 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, with thousands of paying subscribers.
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