While preparing for a Sunday service, Rev. Colin Bossen prompted ChatGPT to produce a 250-word response to the question: "Why is my life better for being part of First Unitarian Church?" The Houston-based progressive senior minister told the online chatbot that its response would be read by clergy during a November sermon titled "Silicon Gods: Artificial Intelligence and Religion," and asked it to provide clear reading instructions to include where they should pause for emphasis or make hand gestures. In response, ChatGPT offered a series of straightforward directions: stand feet hip-width apart to show confidence and openness, make eye contact with congregants, speak slowly and warmly "as if sharing a personal story with close friends" and use "natural gestures" such as placing a hand on your chest to express […]
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