【双语新闻】全球首个“人工智能妈祖”亮相马来西亚，可解答信徒疑惑

A Malaysian Taoist temple has launched what it claims is the world's first "AI Mazu statue" — a digital version of the revered Chinese sea goddess that can interact with worshippers and answer their doubts, South China Morning Post reported.

马来西亚一座道观推出了据称是全球首尊“AI妈祖像” ——这是备受尊崇的中国海神妈祖的数字版本，可与信徒互动并解答他们的疑惑。

The Tianhou Temple in southern Malaysia's Johor recently published footage showing believers communicating with the AI, or artificial intelligence, Mazu displayed on a screen. The deity is portrayed as a beautiful woman dressed in traditional Chinese costume.

马来西亚南部柔佛州的天后宫近日公布了一段视频，视频中显示信徒与屏幕上展示的AI（人工智能）妈祖进行交流。 这位神祇被描绘成一位身着中国传统服饰的美丽女子。

Worshippers are encouraged to ask for blessings from the AI Mazu, request interpretations of the fortune sticks they draw, and seek answers to their personal questions. The temple proudly stated that she is "the first AI Mazu in the world".

信徒们被鼓励向AI妈祖祈福、请求解读他们抽到的签文， 并寻求他们个人问题的答案。 该道观自豪地宣称她是“全球首尊AI妈祖”。

Created by Malaysian tech company

由马来西亚科技公司打造

The AI-powered digital goddess was developed by Malaysian technology firm Aimazin, which also offers AI cloning services for individuals.

这款由AI驱动的数字女神由马来西亚科技公司Aimazin开发，该公司还提供个人AI克隆服务。

In a demonstration video, the company's founder Shin Kong asked AI Mazu, "Can I have luck for an unexpected fortune, known as pian Cai Yun in Mandarin?"

在一段演示视频中，该公司创始人申功问AI妈祖：“我能有意外之财的运气吗， 普通话里叫‘偏财运’？”

In a calm and tender voice, Mazu replied, "You would have better luck in terms of an unexpected fortune if you stay at home."

妈祖以平静而温柔的声音回答：“如果你待在家里，在意外之财方面你的运气会更好。”

An influencer later approached the AI Mazu, saying she was struggling with sleeplessness at night and asked for guidance.

后来，一位网红走近AI妈祖，称自己晚上饱受失眠困扰，并寻求指引。

Calling her "my child", the AI Mazu warmly advised, "Drink some warm water before going to sleep."

AI妈祖亲切地称她为“我的孩子”，并暖心建议道：“睡前喝点温水。”

Following the temple's social media release of the footage, many users left comments adorned with praying hands emojis, requesting blessings from the digital deity.

在道观于社交媒体上发布这段视频后，许多用户留下了带有祈祷手表情符号的评论， 向这位数字神祇祈福。

Honouring a timeless tradition

致敬永恒传统

The launch of the AI Mazu coincides with the 1,065th birthday celebration of the sea goddess, which fell on April 20 this year.

AI妈祖的推出恰逢海神妈祖1065周年诞辰庆典，今年该诞辰为4月20日。

According to SCMP, Mazu was born in 960 on Meizhou Island in Putian, southeastern China's Fujian province, as a mortal named Lin Mo. Legend holds that Lin died while attempting to rescue shipwreck victims, ascended to heaven, and was venerated as a powerful guardian of seafarers.

据《南华早报》报道，妈祖于公元960年出生于中国东南部福建省莆田市的湄洲岛，本名林默。 传说林默在试图营救海难遇难者时不幸遇难，升天后被尊为海员的强大守护神。

Today, Mazu continues to be worshipped by Chinese communities around the globe, particularly in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.

如今，妈祖仍受到全球华人社区的供奉，尤其是在东南亚地区，包括马来西亚、新加坡和印度尼西亚。