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Indians turn to AI chatbots for spiritual guidance, finding non-judgmental comfort

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In India, individuals are increasingly seeking spiritual guidance from AI chatbots like ChatGPT, finding them to be non-judgmental and accessible sources of comfort. These AI models are being trained on sacred texts such as the Bhagavad Gita to provide answers and solace to those experiencing grief or existential questions. This trend offers an alternative to human gurus, who may have limited availability or offer less compassionate responses during times of crisis. AI

IMPACT AI is becoming a tool for spiritual exploration and comfort, offering accessible, non-judgmental guidance.

RANK_REASON Article discusses a trend of people using AI for spiritual guidance, not a direct AI release or research.

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Indians turn to AI chatbots for spiritual guidance, finding non-judgmental comfort

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Indians turn to AI gurus for answers: ‘ChatGPT is not judging you’

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