00:00Seeing God's hand in everyday moments brings true peace.
00:03You can talk to AI Jesus for just $1.99 per minute.
00:08It was created by a US-based tech startup,
00:11which offers paid video calls through its website and app.
00:14AI Jesus was trained on the Bible and selected sermons.
00:18It has a focused set of information and purpose
00:21that's about the spirituality and the guidance and mentorship.
00:25AI Jesus remembers previous conversations,
00:28which is a feature often used to encourage emotional connection.
00:32This is part of a bigger trend.
00:35AI-driven religious tools are among the fastest growing segments
00:39of the Spiritual Wellness App market,
00:41estimated by analysts at over $2 billion.
00:45This huge field of spiritualities and mindfulness
00:50and the strive for immortality and self-optimization,
00:55which I would also call religious,
00:57and in this field, AI is playing a huge role.
01:03Technically, AI systems interpret data and predict language.
01:07The AI doesn't believe or actually understand what it's saying.
01:11Still, 40% of Christian Gen Zers think religious advice from an AI
01:15is as trustworthy as from a pastor or a minister,
01:18according to research by a faith tech company.
01:20What AI is also doing is creating immersive experiences
01:27that we associate with feelings of transcendence and religions.
01:33And here the huge question is, is this authentic?
01:38Hi, Jesus.
01:39The company behind AI Jesus says it's not meant to replace clergy or scripture,
01:44but to serve as a digital tool offering comfort and guidance inspired by Christian teachings.
01:49But there are concerns.
01:51Researchers warn that data protection rules for AI chatbots are often unclear.
01:55Studies show these systems can spread misinformation and reinforce existing biases,
02:01including religious or political ones.
02:03Companies move quickly to commercialize faith-based AI.
02:07What's your view?
02:08Is this spiritual guidance or a business model built on belief?
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