France 24 AI

Where to Next for AI? The Farm? The Church, Even?

AI is branching into unexpected arenas, from Australian farms using computer‑vision to count sheep, to French priests experimenting with AI‑generated sermons, and Spanish clergy launching an AI‑driven marriage video game. At the same time, the United States is witnessing a data‑center boom in Nevada, where cheap power meets tax incentives but raises water‑use concerns. Consumer‑facing AI products such as companionship necklaces also stir social anxiety. These developments illustrate AI’s rapid diffusion across agriculture, religion, and infrastructure, each with distinct challenges.