Swiss Chapel Hosts AI 'Jesus' Experiment to Explore Faith and Technology

The two-month project used an AI-powered avatar to engage visitors on topics of faith, morality, and modern challenges, sparking both reflection and criticism.

• The 'Deus in Machina' exhibit at St. Peter's Chapel in Lucerne featured an AI-powered 'Jesus' avatar responding to visitors' questions based on Scripture.
• Over 900 conversations were recorded during the two-month experiment, with topics ranging from love and suffering to Church controversies and the existence of God.
• The project utilized OpenAI's GPT-4 model, Whisper for speech recognition, and Heygen for creating the interactive avatar, operating in about 100 languages.
• While many visitors found the experience thought-provoking, some critics labeled the project as blasphemous or questioned its spiritual authenticity.
• Organizers emphasized the artistic and exploratory nature of the experiment, noting it is not intended to replace traditional religious practices or pastoral care.

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