People turning to AI for divine conversations

Artificial intelligence is no longer confined to classrooms or offices — it’s now entering temples, churches, and mosques. Around the world, worshippers are beginning to use AI chatbots for prayer, guidance, and even confession, blurring the line between technology and spirituality.

In Rajasthan, 25-year-old student Vijay Meel found comfort in GitaGPT, an AI program trained on the Bhagavad Gita. When he failed his banking exams, he turned to the chatbot for advice. Its message — “Focus on your actions and let go of the worry for its fruit” — rekindled his motivation. “It felt like hearing Krishna’s voice directly,” Meel said.

AI-powered tools like Text With Jesus and QuranGPT are drawing millions seeking spiritual insight through digital means. Experts say the trend reflects a growing sense of disconnection from traditional institutions.

“Talking to AI about God isn’t just about faith — it’s about belonging,” says anthropologist Holly Walters. “AI has already become our new spiritual mediator.”

Source: BBC