Apps that let you chat with AI versions of religious figures for cash

Some tech companies now sell video calls with AI-generated figures like Jesus for about $2 per minute. These apps aim to give users spiritual support through digital avatars. The technology uses speech software to mimic conversation but sometimes struggles with lip movements or remembering past chats. Many of these apps also offer multilingual prayers and advice, blending religion with tech in a way that feels unusual to some.Critics wonder if replacing human interaction with AI for spiritual guidance is helpful or just a business trick. Supporters argue that for people who can’t access religious leaders, these tools might offer comfort. Still, the idea of paying for a chat instead of attending a local church or mosque raises questions about modern faith and technology’s role in it. Most users probably don’t realize that these AI figures aren’t real—they’re just advanced software programmed to respond. The emotional weight people feel when talking to them might come from their own beliefs rather than the AI itself. Companies market these apps as modern ways to connect with faith, but whether they actually deepen spiritual growth is unclear.