Silicon Meets the Soul: Can artificial intelligence really guide the spirit?

Artificial intelligence chatbots are increasingly used for mental guidance, providing meditation and emotional support through natural language processing and machine learning. User engagement grew by 45% in 2024, with platforms such as Wysa and SoulBuddy empathetic conversations. More than 60% of Gen Z use AI mental health tools every week, although critics warn against oversimplifying the mental level. This year, startups attracted $200 million in venture capital, and developers are improving AI models for deeper, multilingual spiritual conversations.