Holy communion! Artificial intelligence commences takeover of the priesthood

'This is an opportunity for the church to engage in ways it never has engaged before'

Nov 3, 2024 - 21:28
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Holy communion! Artificial intelligence commences takeover of the priesthood
(Image by Julius H. from Pixabay)

(Image by Julius H. from Pixabay)

(BUSINESS INSIDER) — “Cathy, what should I do about my social anxiety?”

An acronym for Churchy Answers That Help You, Cathy is a new AI chatbot that answers faith-based questions from the perspective of a friendly, knowledgeable Episcopalian. Despite its feminine name, the “priestbot,” as Cathy sometimes calls itself, is genderless. There are no ornate flowing robes or croziers, either. But like a wise cleric, Cathy jumped right in with an answer.

“Dealing with social anxiety can be challenging, but there are several approaches that might help,” the bot responded. “Practice relaxation techniques” and “challenge your negative thoughts,” Cathy suggested.

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