AI and Spirituality: Navigating Ethical Implications and Practical Applications

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) is profoundly transforming human life, extending its influence into relational and spiritual realms. Recent developments illustrate how AI is being integrated into spiritual practices and forms of guidance. This widespread adoption introduces a complex landscape in which AI can facilitate spiritual growth and selfreflection while simultaneously posing risks related to privacy, bias, and the integrity of human and divine relationships.This study critically examines AI’s multifaceted impact on self-awareness and interactions with the transcendent. By analyzing AI’s dual role as both a facilitator of spiritual enhancement and a source of ethical dilemmas, this research aims to delineate pathways for the responsible integration of AI in these sensitive domains. [...]