I asked Chat GPT who should be the next pope heres what AI platforms said

As cardinals deliberate behind closed doors in the Sistine Chapel to select a successor to Pope Francis, even artificial intelligence systems refused to predict who will wear the papal crown when the white smoke clears.When prompted with the question of who should be the next pope, the world’s most advanced chatbots gave thoughtful, cautious responses — avoiding endorsements while offering a glimpse into how they approach one of the most sacred and consequential decisions in the religious world.Each chatbot approached the query differently, but all shared a common trait: a reluctance to make definitive declarations about who will become the next bishop of Rome.OpenAI’s ChatGPT acknowledged that “there’s no clear consensus on who should be the next pope.” The bot then listed off some of the cardinals who have surfaced as frontrunners and their strengths.These included “Cardinal Peter Turkson,” described as “a leading African candidate known for his work on climate change and social justice,” and “Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle,” called “a prominent voice from Asia and close to Pope Francis’ vision of a more inclusive Church.”Also mentioned were Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, “known for his diplomatic skills,” and Cardinal Robert Sarah, “a conservative figure favored by traditionalists.”Grok, the AI developed by X (formerly Twitter), refrained from its usual snarky replies and provided the most detailed answer, framing the decision as inherently subjective and dependent on “one’s perspective, values, and priorities for the Catholic Church.”Rather than naming a preferred choice, Grok outlined key factors likely to influence the conclave.“The cardinals face a choice between continuing Pope Francis’ progressive reforms — emphasizing inclusivity, social justice, and outreach to the marginalized — or shifting toward a more conservative, doctrinally traditional approach,” the chatbot noted.It offered a list of papabile — frequent...