As AI increasingly fulfills roles traditionally held by humans, such as counselors and spiritual guides, its use has sparked debates about emotional reliance on technology. Tools like DeepSeek and GitaGPT are gaining popularity in search of companionship and purpose, prompting concerns from religious leaders like the Dalai Lama and Pope Leo XIV regarding the implications of such attachments. While some projects aim to integrate AI with religious teachings cautiously, the risk remains that individuals may outsource their moral and existential guidance to algorithms. Ultimately, AI may not provide salvation but rather deepen engagement, blurring lines between guidance and manipulation.
