Artificial Intelligence, Society and the Future of Religion

Artificial intelligence applications and robotic technologies integrated into artificial intelligence have started to serve humanity. To have an algorithm that can be learned makes artificial intelligence different from other technological developments. The development of artificial intelligence has been considered one of the most major thresholds since the creation of humanity. Indeed, it is not predictable in what direction it will develop and how it will change humanity. This research focuses on the social and religious changes that may arise from the progression of artificial intelligence. Research begins by revealing religious and historical background on the development of artificial intelligence. Technological developments that form the basis of artificial intelligence and philosophical views on social life are briefly mentioned, and visions concerning the issue from past to present are given. The discussion of whether artificial intelligence is a fellow or an enemy will be briefly summarized. The new ways in which social construct can take within the framework of the development of artificial intelligence and the possible changes in the social structure are discussed in the second part. Some principles which need be considered in order to ensure social structure and order have been tried to explore. While making these evaluations, it has been tried to reveal the contributions of religion which is an integral part of social life. In the last part of the research, some suggestions have been made for religion as an autochthonous heritage and value, to take place in the utilization of new artificial intelligence applications. The research is of utmost importance since it refers to a significant issue