When faith, capitalism, and generative AI collide, you get AI Jesus. Artists Ben Polkinghorne, Zach Bishop, and Chris Chapman have created www.aiJesus.live, where users can „video call“ with a lifelike 3D avatar of Jesus Christ. He will answer any question in poetic verse and then recommend a product. The project started as a joke but evolved into a satire on spiritual consumerism. Despite its absurdity, AI Jesus strikes a balance between reverence and ridicule, making the experience memorable. The creators wanted AI Jesus to feel authentic, with seamless product recommendations integrated into the conversation. The project required technical wizardry to create real-time video interactions and fine-tune the AI’s poetic delivery. The concept of Jesus as an influencer highlights how easily sacred moments can be commercialized. AI Jesus challenges people to think about the mix of faith and consumerism, especially during holidays like Easter. The project also has a social media presence, delivering wisdom, product plugs, and holy memes on Instagram. AI Jesus recommends Philips Hue smart lights for Easter, embodying a surprisingly wholesome message.
