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  • Author(s): WRIGHT, WEBB (AUTHOR)
  • Source:
    Scientific American. Apr2024, Vol. 330 Issue 4, p37-39. 3p. 1 Color Photograph.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      GENERATIVE artificial intelligence; CHATBOTS; LANGUAGE models; MACHINE learning; ENGINEERS; GOD
    • Abstract:
      The article discusses the rise of chatbots trained on religious texts, such as the Quran, Bible, and works of theologians, that aim to provide instantaneous spiritual insights. While some believe that these chatbots can save time and energy by synthesizing spiritual wisdom, others, including professional theologians, express concerns about the potential undermining of the traditional benefits of direct engagement with religious texts. The article also explores other applications of large language models (LLMs) in religious contexts, such as biblical translation and studying linguistic variations among translations. However, experts caution that these chatbots can produce hallucinations and potentially provide misleading information, emphasizing the need for caution and critical interpretation when using them. [Extracted from the article]