AI shamans offer fortunes in Seoul
Tinkling bells in a Seoul alley signal a shaman — except the mystic in this case is a robot powered by artificial intelligence.
The sound of tinkling bells drifts through an alley in central Seoul, traditionally a sign that a shaman is nearby — but here the mystic is a robot powered by artificial intelligence. Curious South Koreans are encountering these AI 'shamans' as technology intersects with traditional spiritual practices.