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AI godbots: religious leaders warn of ‘alarming consequences’ when machines speak in the name of God
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Religious leaders are raising concerns about AI chatbots designed to represent religious figures and institutions, citing potential risks to faith communities when automated systems speak authoritatively on spiritual matters. The article examines a case study of 'Apostle Stephen,' a chatbot created by a Nigerian church, which demonstrates how such tools collect personal data and operate with limited safeguards.
AI godbots: religious leaders warn of ‘alarming consequences’ when machines speak in the name of God
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I (Adam) am chatting with the “Apostle Stephen”, an online chatbot created by the Redeemed Christian Church of God, a church founded in Nigeria in the 1950s with a growing global following. He is, to be honest, a bit pushy for an apostle.
In my conversation with Apostle Stephen, I open by asking for details about RCCG congregations in Coventry. He responds that to help assist me better he needs my name, email and phone number. I say I’d rather not share that information ri
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