Some people are turning to AI chatbots for personal counseling, given the convenience and availability of AI compared to human friends.
Some also turn to AI for spiritual guidance due to a lack of presence from religious leaders, especially in the context of mental health issues in the Philippines.
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines acknowledges the stigma surrounding mental illness and emphasizes the importance of compassionate presence from priests, contrasting it with the impersonal nature of AI chatbots.
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