Malaysia temple unveils first ‘AI Mazu’ for devotees to interact with, address concerns | South China Morning Post

Malaysian Temple Unveils AI Deity, Claiming World First

A Taoist temple in Malaysia has introduced an innovative AI-powered deity to interact with worshippers. The temple, located in Johor, claims this is the world's first.
The AI is presented as a digital version of Mazu, a prominent Chinese sea goddess.

How It Works

• The AI Mazu appears on a screen.
• Believers can interact with the AI.
• The AI is designed to answer questions and address concerns.

Digital Appearance

The digital Mazu is depicted as a beautiful woman in traditional Chinese attire. It is described as resembling a chubby version of a famous Chinese actress.