An artist in Mexico used artificial intelligence to create a realistic image of the teenage Virgin Mary before she gave birth to Jesus, similar to a previous AI-created image of Jesus based on the Shroud of Turin. The Virgin of Guadalupe is a Catholic title given to Mary, mother of Jesus, linked to a supernatural appearance in Mexico. The Shroud of Turin is a burial cloth claiming to show an imprint of Christ when he died, with scientists debating its origins for centuries.
Key Points
AI used to reconstruct faces of religious figures based on historical artifacts
Virgin of Guadalupe linked to a mysterious supernatural appearance in Mexico
Shroud of Turin debated for centuries as potential burial cloth of Jesus
Pros
Using AI to recreate historical figures for educational or artistic purposes
Providing a new perspective on religious icons through technology
Cons
Potential controversy or offense to religious individuals
Dependence on AI to interpret historical or religious artifacts