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Morgan Shipley, Foglio Endowed Chair of Spirituality, Michigan State University

Why AI resembles a charismatic religious leader

Many Americans are turning to AI for spiritual guidance. Andrey Suslov/iStock via Getty Images Plus

People are turning to artificial intelligence for a seemingly unending variety of reasons. Many ask AI what to cook for dinner or how to develop a workout plan. Some even rely on AI to create school handouts or revise a work email.

Increasingly, however, they are asking it different kinds of questions. How do I cope with grief? Why does suffering occur? Should I leave my relationship? What kind of person should I become? What gives my life meaning?

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