South Korea names first humanoid robot monk as it accepted the faith's vows
Daily Express US • • world
Key Points:
- A humanoid robot named Gabi officially joined the Buddhist faith at Jogye Temple in Seoul, South Korea, becoming the first robotic monk in a historic ceremony ahead of Buddha’s birthday.
- Gabi participated in traditional rituals, wearing monk robes and reciting vows based on five precepts created with the help of AI chatbots Gemini and ChatGPT.
- The five precepts for Gabi include respecting life, avoiding harm to robots and objects, obeying humans, refraining from deception, and conserving energy.
- This initiative aims to revitalize Buddhism in South Korea amid declining followers and promote coexistence between humans and robots in society.
- The Jogye Order has previously embraced AI technology, including introducing an AI chatbot in 2024 to engage nonreligious audiences by reading scriptures and answering questions.
