(C): Envato
In a unique melding of old spirituality with new technology, Johor’s Tianhou Temple claims to have the first-ever Mazu statue powered by artificial intelligence. This digital incarnation of the venerated Chinese sea goddess allows worshippers access through a screen to bestow blessings and guidance as well as for their fortune stick interpretations.
The AI Mazu, developed by Malaysian tech firm Aimazin, which is famous for its AI cloning services, has been cast into an elegant woman in traditional Chinese garments. Now, worshippers speak to Her by asking questions, requesting blessings, or even seeking counsel on personal affairs.
The launch of the AI Mazu coincides with the 1065th birthday of the goddess herself, celebrated last April 20. Mazu, born Lin Mo in 960 in Meizhou Island, Fujian, China, is venerated for her act of heroism in saving shipwreck victims; she is considered the protector of all sailors. Today, her legacy is very much alive in Chinese communities all over the world, especially in Southeast Asia.
AI Mazu is indeed bringing the very old worship into modernization by providing a more exciting experience for young, avant-garde devotees in mingling with spirits. Even the practice of spirituality falls under AI’s purview as Tianhou Temple integrates divine technology into revitalizing the connection between devotees and their beliefs in today’s world.
Sathu 2 is a more provocative, less gentle, and more focused version of the changing faith economy in Thailand, exposing…
With the world still scrambling with the need to have state-of-the-art research ecosystems, IBTEC is coming out as the new…
The Half-Half Scheme has come back with new avatars as Phase 2 in 2025, named Khon La Khrueng Plus, with…
Japanese people have iconic music spectacles in the form of celebrating New Year's Eve every year, and this particular one…
The GDP of Malaysia is expected to increase by 4.6 per cent in 2026, which is a cautious optimism considering…
The last few years have seen Indonesia experiencing a wave of young leaders coming to the forefront in powerful positions…
This website uses cookies.
Read More