The article discusses how AI is emerging in the context of spirituality, illustrating the complex relationship between technology and the human experience of mourning.
The article explores a new phenomenon of 'digital religiosity' that has emerged with the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly focusing on a user's experience with an app called 'You, only virtual.' The feature allows users to interact with a digital version of deceased loved ones, a concept that has left some family members shocked and unsettled. Through the story of a family gathering to communicate with a virtual representation of a deceased father, the narrative sheds light on the tensions between technology and traditional human mourning practices.
