Millions are turning to AI-powered chatbots for spiritual advice and confession, a trend highlighted by a 2023 experiment where a ChatGPT-driven sermon was streamed to over 300 attendees at St. Paul’s Church in Fürth, Germany. Companies like Pray.com use large language models trained on religious texts, but developers acknowledge the technology’s tendency to affirm users—a phenomenon known as sycophancy. While some see this affirmation as helpful, scholars warn that the bots merely repeat what users want to hear, lacking true spiritual discernment and potentially reshaping faith practices. Read more →

Millions are turning to AI-powered chatbots for spiritual advice and confession, a trend highlighted by a 2023 experiment where a ChatGPT-driven sermon was streamed to over 300 attendees at St. Paul’s Church in Fürth, Germany. Companies like Pray.com use large language models trained on religious texts, but developers acknowledge the technology’s tendency to affirm users—a phenomenon known as sycophancy. While some see this affirmation as helpful, scholars warn that the bots merely repeat what users want to hear, lacking true spiritual discernment and potentially reshaping faith practices. Read more →

Millions are turning to AI-powered chatbots for spiritual advice and confession, a trend highlighted by a 2023 experiment where a ChatGPT-driven sermon was streamed to over 300 attendees at St. Paul’s Church in Fürth, Germany. Companies like Pray.com use large language models trained on religious texts, but developers acknowledge the technology’s tendency to affirm users—a phenomenon known as sycophancy. While some see this affirmation as helpful, scholars warn that the bots merely repeat what users want to hear, lacking true spiritual discernment and potentially reshaping faith practices. Read more →

Millions are turning to AI-powered chatbots for spiritual advice and confession, a trend highlighted by a 2023 experiment where a ChatGPT-driven sermon was streamed to over 300 attendees at St. Paul’s Church in Fürth, Germany. Companies like Pray.com use large language models trained on religious texts, but developers acknowledge the technology’s tendency to affirm users—a phenomenon known as sycophancy. While some see this affirmation as helpful, scholars warn that the bots merely repeat what users want to hear, lacking true spiritual discernment and potentially reshaping faith practices. Read more →

Millions are turning to AI-powered chatbots for spiritual advice and confession, a trend highlighted by a 2023 experiment where a ChatGPT-driven sermon was streamed to over 300 attendees at St. Paul’s Church in Fürth, Germany. Companies like Pray.com use large language models trained on religious texts, but developers acknowledge the technology’s tendency to affirm users—a phenomenon known as sycophancy. While some see this affirmation as helpful, scholars warn that the bots merely repeat what users want to hear, lacking true spiritual discernment and potentially reshaping faith practices. Read more →

A recent New York Times story highlights the rising influence of AI‑powered chatbots in religious practice. Apps such as Bible Chat, with more than 30 million downloads, and Hallow, which topped Apple’s App Store rankings, aim to direct users toward scripture and doctrine. While some see these tools as a bridge to faith for a generation less likely to attend traditional services, experts warn that the underlying AI models can simply echo users’ existing beliefs, potentially reinforcing false or conspiratorial ideas. Scholars stress the need for discernment beyond algorithmic responses. Read more →