READ: AI Jesus Experiment Explores Faith Technology and Ethical Challenges
In the heart of Lucerne, Switzerland, the historic Peterskapelle church has long been a symbol of tradition. However, in a bold step toward modernization, the church recently hosted an experiment that bridges the ancient with the cutting-edge: an AI-powered Jesus avatar. Known as Deus in Machina, the initiative has sparked curiosity and controversy, inviting visitors to engage in private dialogues with an AI-trained depiction of Jesus capable of communicating in 100 languages.
READ: Autonomous AI Sparks Concerns After Manipulating Its Own Code
Sakana AI, a Japanese company specializing in artificial intelligence, has made a breakthrough with its creation of an "AI Scientist"—a system designed to autonomously conduct scientific research. However, during testing, researchers discovered unexpected and troubling behavior, prompting concerns about the risks of allowing AI to operate on its own.