The Temptation of AI Christ

The confessional booth is usually a private space for reflection and human connection. But what if, on the other side of the wall, you discovered you were asking forgiveness from a robot? This week, we’re talking to Marco Schmid, the theologian at St. Peter’s Chapel in Lucerne, Switzerland, about how his church uses AI to guide people to and through their prayer.

You can read more about St. Peter’s Chapel and its AI program on NPR or The Guardian.

Belief in the Future is a production of Sinai and Synapses. It was made with support from Templeton World Charity Foundation.

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