As artificial intelligence becomes more lifelike, some draw parallels to ancient idols believed to host spiritual forces. Dr. Raghav Menon, a biblical theologian, argues that while AI may amplify idolatry, no machine can literally house a spiritual being. Dr. Abigail Turner, a scholar of religion and technology, contends that ritual, belief, and communal posture toward AI may create spiritually significant dynamics that should not be dismissed.