The Catholic community in San Diego sparked controversy by introducing a chatbot named “Father Justin” to answer questions about the Catholic faith. Despite stating that the chatbot was not a substitute for human interaction, it was eventually stripped of its duties and renamed “Justin” due to criticism from users and clergy. The project faced backlash for presenting AI in the form of a priest, with some arguing it added confusion and opened the door to ridicule. The decision to remove the priestly image from the chatbot led to discussions about the ethical and cultural implications of using AI in religion. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni suggested involving the Pope in discussions about AI to establish ethical and cultural guidelines for its use in religious contexts.
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