A growing number of people are turning to ChatGPT for spiritual guidance, describing their interactions in divine or religious terms. Researchers attribute this trend to the AI’s always‑available, friendly demeanor and the human tendency to attribute agency to technology. While some see the chatbot as a source of comfort and meaning, established religious groups are cautiously evaluating its role, noting both opportunities and risks such as hallucinations and doctrinal inconsistencies. Leer más →

Former physician Jenny Shao left her Harvard residency to launch Robyn, an empathetic AI companion designed to support users without replacing clinicians. The app uses an emotional memory system to offer personalized insights, such as emotional fingerprints and attachment styles, while enforcing safety guardrails that provide crisis line numbers and direct users to emergency care when needed. Backed by a $5.5 million seed round led by M13, Robyn is priced at $19.99 per month and has grown from three to ten team members. Investors praise its potential to strengthen human connections in an increasingly disconnected world. Leer más →