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Can Generative Artificial Intelligence Create a New Religion that could be universally accepted?

Can Generative Artificial Intelligence Create a New Religion that could be universally accepted?

Context:

Relevancy for Prelims: Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI-Based Religion. 

Relevancy for Mains: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role  in resolving religious conflicts.

Historical Attempts at Syncretic Religions

  • Deen-e-illahi by Akbar in 1582 and the Bahá’ís tried to integrate elements from Islam, Christianity and other religions.
  • Comparison with modern attempts to use AI for spiritual guidance, drawing on various religious texts.

What roles does Artificial Intelligence play in the interpretation of religion?

  • Emergence of large language models like ChatGPT leading to the development of AI applications for interpreting religious texts.
  • Examples like GitaGPT, QuranGPT, and BibleChat are designed to provide insights and guidance from Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity.

How is Artificial Intelligence integrated into religious practices?

  • Mention of the integration of AI in religious practices, including the use by scholars and priests.
  • Instances like Rabbi Joshua Franklin using ChatGPT to create sermons and the Qom seminary exploring AI integration with Shia theology.

Also read: Role Of Artificial Intelligence In Healthcare

What are the variations in cultural perspectives on the use of Artificial Intelligence?

  • Discussion on the cultural bias in AI, with models like ChatGPT being predominantly trained on the ‘Western internet.’
  • Reference to models developed by the UAE government reflecting Arab cultures and values.

How does Artificial Intelligence contribute to the emotional aspect and community building?

  • Observation that people turn to AI, like GitaGPT, for emotional support, reflecting a modern form of community building.
  • Reflection on the historical purpose of religion as a means of building community ties.

How does Artificial Intelligence contribute to the formation of a new religion?

  • Exploration of the idea that AI could potentially create a new religion, as suggested by Yuval Harari.
  • Reference to an existing cult, Theta Noir, presenting itself as a techno-optimist, visionary collective exploring the spiritual co-evolution of humanity with advanced AI.

Generative Artificial Intelligence: Hope for a Universal Faith

  • For Humanity: It’s a hope that, as AI evolves, it might convey universal values like love, brotherhood, and service to humanity.
  • Conflict-Free: Envisioning a form of faith or movement created by AI, free from historical conflicts and capable of uniting humanity.

Conclusion

There is a need to emphasize the potential for Artificial Intelligence to contribute to a universal faith that transcends historical divisions and conflicts.

 

Prelims Question

Consider the following pairs: Terms sometimes see in news Context/Topic; (2018)

1. Belle II experiment: Artificial Intelligence

2. Blockchain technology:  Digital/Cryptocurrency

3. CRISPR- Cas9: ParticlePhysics

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans: (b)

 

Mains Question: Introduce the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI). How does Al help clinical diagnosis? Do you perceive any threat to privacy of the individual in the use of Al in healthcare?

 

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