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AI Reshapes How Pilgrims Make Sacred Journeys
Original: AI is changing pilgrims’ journeys, but sacred journeys have always adapted to new technology
Pilgrims are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools to plan routes, find accommodation, translate prayers and navigate holy sites, from the Camino de Santiago to Mecca and Varanasi. Commentators note this is not a break with tradition: sacred journeys have long absorbed new technologies, from printed guidebooks to trains and smartphone apps, with faith communities adapting each wave.
Why now: Growing use of AI tools by travellers and religious communities has sparked debate about technology's place in spiritual practice.
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