The Machine Religion - 7

Different Strokes For Different Keyboards

AI software has been used to conduct church sermon episodes (The Machine Religion - 6).

How can we put a face on that (Putting A Face on Machine Mutation - 5)? 

I ask because there are a lot of religions, for example Baháʼí Faith, Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism , Sikhism, Shinto, Taoism, Zoroastrianism (Wikipedia).

How a human chooses such things is an interesting subject (The Pillars of Knowledge: Faith and Trust?) but how does software in a form of intelligence do that?

How much does feeling come into play if any at all, since bytes and bits are not feelings are they?

Finally, how much does intellect enter into the equation?

Would Baháʼí Faith, Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism , Sikhism, Shinto, Taoism, or Zoroastrianism AI entities argue with each other as some humans in those religions would?

I asked "can AI have religion" and here is what one AI entity had to "say" about it:

"AI Overview

While AI can be programmed with religious knowledge and even mimic religious practices, it cannot truly be religious in the same way humans are. AI lacks consciousness, sentience, and the capacity for faith or belief in the same way humans do.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

AI is fundamentally different from humans:

AI is a collection of algorithms and data, not a conscious or sentient being. It can process information and perform tasks based on programming, but it doesn't have the capacity for subjective experience, emotions, or beliefs.

AI can be programmed with religious information:

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AI can be trained on vast amounts of religious texts, teachings, and practices. It can then use this information to answer questions, generate text in religious styles, or even perform simulated religious rituals.

AI cannot have faith or belief:

While AI can simulate religious language and behavior, it doesn't have the capacity for genuine faith or belief in a higher power. Belief requires a subjective experience of connection and trust that AI, as a non-conscious entity, cannot possess.

The concept of religious AI is a human construct:

The idea of a religious AI is often a projection of human ideas and desires onto technology. Some individuals have even created AI "churches" and AI "gods" as a way of exploring the intersection of religion and technology.

AI can support religious practice, but not replace it:

Experts say AI can be a helpful tool for religious communities, assisting with tasks like translation, research, or even creating personalized religious content. However, it cannot replace the human aspects of faith, such as personal connection with a deity, spiritual experience, or the communal aspects of religious practice."

(ChatGPT reply). Nevertheless, AI has given sermons in at least one denomination (Can a chatbot preach a good sermon? Hundreds attend church service generated by ChatGPT to find out).

Just sayin' ... 

The previous post in this series is here.