AI Chatbots Simulating Religious Figures

Can your smartphone bring you spiritual fulfilment?

We look at the growth of religion-based apps, as the “faith tech” industry sees rapid growth.

Much of the tech charges a fee to use it, but not everyone is convinced.

Produced and presented by Rob Young

(Image: The "Text With Jesus" chatbot app which has thousands of paying subscribers. It lets people ostensibly ask questions of Mary, Joseph, Jesus and nearly all 12 apostles. Credit: Getty Images)