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Religion goes digital with AI-powered faith assistants

Shaheen Welling
February 7, 2025

Apps and AI programs can schedule prayer reminders, help further Bible and Quran studies, and offer virtual church services to make religion more accessible. There’s also an AI Jesus to answer your questions!

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