ABSTRACT
This book has introduced the entanglements of religion and AI through case studies and discussions that draw in further examples. Through this material, we have also examined the numerous and evocative imaginaries that people have about AI, and how these imaginaries draw on or align with prior religious cultural forms. We have explored the nightmare-like scenarios that have inspired some people to make efforts at AI alignment and the prevention of existential risk, and others to issue bold declarations on AI’s evil or demonic nature. We have also delved into speculations on the future of AI and religion, from both science fiction authors and those who claim they are adhering to ‘science fact’.
