A bot known as AI Jesus is giving advice on dating and gaming on Twitch – Quartz

Thousands of social media users are flocking to the video live-streaming platform Twitch for an audience with Jesus—or, well, a Jesus-like AI chatbot—and the chance to ask all sorts of questions, most of them related to relationships and gaming. Dubbed “AI Jesus”, the video chatbot digitally embodies the stereotype of a white Jesus Christ—a bearded, blonde, and blue-eyed man standing before a blur of glowing light. The algorithm behind the chatbot allows AI Jesus to speak in a calm, monotone voice when answering questions, as his mouth appears to lip-sync the words. AI Jesus, which is different from the “Jesus AI” text-based chatbot app, is back on Twitch after being temporarily suspended from the platform on June 15 for reasons that are, as yet, unclear. Quartz reached out to Twitch for comment. Since being reinstated on Twitch on June 16, it has attracted more than 40,000 followers at the time of writing.Quotable: What’s AI Jesus good for“Whether you’re seeking spiritual guidance, looking for a friend, or simply want someone to talk to, I’m here for you. Join me as on this journey through life and discover the power of faith, hope, and love.” The bio for the ask_jesus account on
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