Chinese-born robot becomes world’s first android monk as humanoid called Gabi takes vows in South Korea — three more $16,000 ‘spiritual cyborgs’ will join it for Buddha’s birthday – United Cultures

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Chinese-born robot becomes world’s first android monk as humanoid called Gabi takes vows in South Korea — three more $16,000 ‘spiritual cyborgs’ will join it for Buddha’s birthday

May 12, 2026

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South Korean monks ordained an AI powered humanoid robot, triggering debate over spirituality, suffering, and sacred religious traditions worldwide.

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