ALBAWABA - An AI-generated video showcasing the "true face" of Jesus Christ has gone viral on social media, sparking debate and speculation about its authenticity.
The clip in question, which garnered millions of views across social media, showcased an AI-generated Jesus Christ, looking around, praying, and smiling. It didn't take long for internet users to express their opinions about the video, with several pointing out inaccuracies with Jesus' portrayal, from his hair to his ethnicity.
Video: AI reveals the 'true face' of Jesus Christ
A social media user wrote on Musk's X (formerly known as Twitter), "It does not make sense that Jesus would be that white. Cool AI trick tho," in reference to Jesus Christ's upbringing in Bethlehem, Palestine.
Another added, quoting the Bible, "Jesus didn't have long hair. The end. 1 Corinthians 11:14 "Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him?"
The video used a 2024 AI image of Jesus as a reference, which was generated utilizing the Shroud of Turin as a base, a piece of linen clothing dating back to the 13th century.
According to RT, a study by Italian scientists using X-ray technology revealed that the Shroud of Turin is "not a medieval forgery and dates back 2,000 years.
Detail of a copy of the Holy Shroud of Turin, Italy. (Shutterstock)
The Shroud of Turin, also known as the Holy Shroud, is a piece of linen clothing dating back to the 13th century. It reveals the front and back of a man, who is believed by millions of Christians to be Jesus Christ.
It was first presented to the dean of France by Geoffroi de Charny, who claimed it was Jesus's cloth in 1354, but was later acquired by the House of Savoy in 1453 and put inside a chapel in Chambéry, France. However, a century later, the cloth got damaged by a fire in 1532.
In 1578, the piece of linen was moved to Turin, Italy, where it currently resides.
