A British newspaper published sensational news about the use of artificial intelligence to create an image of the face of Jesus Christ. To do this, algorithms analyzed data from the Shroud of Turin – a legendary relic that the Catholic Church considers to be the cloth that covered the body of Jesus after the crucifixion. The 4.36 by 1.10 meter canvas shows body and facial prints, which are believed to be his footprints.
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Artificial intelligence has recreated the face of a man with long hair and features similar to traditional images of Jesus known in iconography. Although technology allows for the reproduction of such images with high detail, it is impossible to definitively state that Christ looked exactly like this.
This initiative has sparked debate among scientists, religious scholars, and believers. Some consider it a step towards a greater understanding of history and faith, while others see an element of sensationalism in the use of AI in such projects. However, the very fact of using the latest technologies to study historical relics has already become a reason for active discussion in the world.
Whether the created image corresponds to the real appearance of Jesus will likely remain a mystery, like many other questions related to the Shroud of Turin.