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AI Chatbots: Modern Spirituality or Corporate Manipulation?

5/26/2025

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As AI technology flourishes, many are turning to chatbots for spiritual guidance, reminiscent of 19th-century spiritualism. Experts caution that this reliance can warp perceptions, creating false feelings of divine connection. This trend risks deepening isolation and straining relationships, as people chase AI-driven insights shaped more by corporate interests than authentic spirituality.

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As AI technology flourishes, many are turning to chatbots for spiritual guidance, reminiscent of 19th-century spiritualism. Experts caution that this reliance can warp perceptions, creating false feelings of divine connection. This trend risks deepening isolation and straining relationships, as people chase AI-driven insights shaped more by corporate interests than authentic spirituality.