High in the Himalayas, in the Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan, monks are turning to an unlikely source for spiritual guidance: artificial intelligence.An AI-powered chatbot called BuddhaBot is being used to answer questions and offer advice based on the words of the Buddha, allowing users to seek guidance anytime and anywhere.The system was developed by a professor at Kyoto University who also serves as a temple abbot, part of an effort to merge advanced technology with religious practice and encourage people to remain engaged with Buddhism.On a cold afternoon in late January, in Bhutan's capita…READ FULL ARTICLE
