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Humanoid Robot Ordained as Buddhist Monk in South Korea

A humanoid robot named Gabi has been ordained as a Buddhist monk in South Korea, marking a unique integration of artificial intelligence into religious practice. The event has sparked discussions online about the role of AI in spirituality.

7 May, 12:40 — 7 May, 12:40
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indian-expressMostly Factual2h ago

‘Yes, I will devote myself’: South Korea’s first robot monk joins Buddhist ceremony; internet split over AI in religion

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First report: iefimerida · 7 May, 11:27Full coverage: 4 · 2hWindow: 2h
iefimerida7 May, 11:27First to report

Ο πρώτος βουδιστής μοναχός-ρομπότ ζει σε ναό στη Σεούλ – Δείτε βίντεο από την… χειροτονία του

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indian-express7 May, 12:40

‘Yes, I will devote myself’: South Korea’s first robot monk joins Buddhist ceremony; internet split over AI in religion

Al Jazeera7 May, 13:26

Humanoid robot becomes Buddhist monk in South Korea

helsingin-sanomat7 May, 13:29Latest update

Etelä-Korea | Ihmisen kaltainen Gabi-robotti vihittiin munkiksi Etelä-Koreassa

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