Could AI Influence Religion and Spawn New Movements?

Could artificial intelligence (AI) programs such as ChatGPT potentially inspire sacred texts and shape new religious movements? Could humans develop romantic feelings for machines while the machines themselves become a source of wisdom and laws akin to those depicted in science fiction films? With the ongoing advancements in AI language models, could machines indeed pave the way for new cults? AI tools have refined their capacity to carry out convincing discussions, write news and scientific articles, and even offer hairstyling tips. It is, therefore, unsurprising to speculate that they could replace humans in many roles. AI: A New Spiritual Guide?…...