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This Happened- March 5: The Iconic Photograph Of Che Guevara

This iconic photograph of Che Guevara was taken on this day in 1960 by Cuban photographer Alberto Korda.

What was the occasion for the photograph of Che Guevara?

The photograph of Che Guevara was taken during a mass funeral for the victims of the La Coubre explosion in Havana, Cuba. The photograph is commonly known as "Guerrillero Heroico" (Heroic Guerrilla Fighter) or simply "Che Guevara".

What is the significance of the photograph of Che Guevara?

The photograph of Che Guevara has become an iconic image of revolution and rebellion, and has been widely reproduced on T-shirts, posters, and other forms of popular culture. It has come to symbolize leftist movements and anti-establishment sentiment around the world.

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AI As God? How Artificial Intelligence Could Spark Religious Devotion

We may be about to see the emergence of a new kind of religion, where flocks worship — literally — at the altar of Artificial Intelligence.

Image of artificial intelligence as an artificial being

Artificial intelligence generated picture of AI as a god

Neil McArthur

The latest generation of AI-powered chatbots, trained on large language models, have left their early users awestruck —and sometimes terrified — by their power. These are the same sublime emotions that lie at the heart of our experience of the divine.

People already seek religious meaning from very diverse sources. There are, for instance, multiple religions that worship extra-terrestrials or their teachings.

As these chatbots come to be used by billions of people, it is inevitable that some of these users will see the AIs as higher beings. We must prepare for the implications.

There are several pathways by which AI religions will emerge. First, some people will come to see AI as a higher power.

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