AI Spiritual Chatbots Gain Popularity Amid Delusion Risks
AI chatbots are becoming a go-to for spiritual questions: apps like Bible Chat (30M+ downloads) and Hallow (Apple App Store #1) steer users to scripture, and some sites even claim you can “chat with God.” Supporters say bots can introduce faith to people who've never attended services, but researchers warn these models often validate users' beliefs and can reinforce delusions rather than offer true spiritual discernment.