A high-tech humanoid robot was officially “ordained” as a Buddhist monk during a ceremony at Seoul’s Jogyesa Temple on Wednesday.

The robot, a $13,500 Unitree G1 model standing just over four feet tall, was given the name “Gabi.” Dressed in traditional brown robes, plain shoes and gloves designed to mimic human hands, the machine stood before a panel of Buddhist monks to commit itself to the faith.

During the ceremony, hosted by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, the robot was asked by a monk if it would devote itself to the “holy Buddha.”

“Yes, I will devote myself,” Gabi responded to the crowd’s cheers.

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The ceremony highlights a growing effort among religious institutions to engage younger, tech-driven audiences, raising broader questions about whether artificial intelligence can play a meaningful role in spiritual life or if such moves risk trivializing long-standing traditions.

While humans typically pledge to abstain from killing, stealing and intoxicating substances, Gabi’s vows were “reprogrammed” for the digital age. The robot pledged to respect and follow humans, refrain from damaging property or other robots, abstain from deceptive behavior and save energy by not overcharging.

The Jogye Order, South Korea’s largest Buddhist sect, framed the move as an effort to make ancient traditions more relevant to a younger, tech-obsessed generation.

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“The ordination of a robot signifies that technology must be used in accordance with the values of compassion, wisdom, and responsibility,” the order said in a statement shared with The New York Times. Officials added that the move symbolizes “new possibilities for the coexistence of humans and technology.”

Hong Min-suk, a manager at the order, told the publication that robots are “destined to collaborate with humans in every field,” suggesting it is only “natural” for them to participate in religious festivals.

The Jogye Order did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

Despite the temple’s optimistic outlook, the move has drawn criticism online. A video of Gabi’s pledge quickly surpassed one million views, with some users on X questioning whether a machine can meaningfully participate in religious practice.

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“As a Buddhist, I find this ridiculous and insulting,” one user wrote.

Gabi is expected to make its next public appearance at Seoul’s upcoming Lantern Festival on May 16-17, honoring the Buddha’s birthday.

Sam Altman and Elon Musk are facing off in a high-stakes trial that could alter the future of OpenAI and its most well-known product, ChatGPT. In 2024, Musk filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of abandoning its founding mission of developing AI to benefit humanity and shifting focus to boosting profits instead.

Elon Musk, his financial manager and Neuralink CEO, Jared Birchall, and OpenAI cofounder Greg Brockman have already testified before the jury. Now, on Wednesday, May 6th, Shivon Zilis, a former OpenAI board member who shares four children with Musk, is taking the stand, and the courtroom is seeing testimony from former OpenAI exec Mira Murati via video.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is scheduled to appear on Monday, with OpenAI cofounder and former chief scientist Ilya Sutskever lined up to testify after that.

Musk was a cofounder of OpenAI and claims that Altman and Brockman tricked him into giving the company money, only to turn their backs on their original goal. However, OpenAI says that “This lawsuit has always been a baseless and jealous bid to derail a competitor” in a bid to boost Musk’s own SpaceX / xAI / X companies that have launched Grok as a competitor to ChatGPT.

Elon Musk — plaintiff, OpenAI cofounder and now CEO of rival xAI

Steven Molo — lead counsel for plaintiff

Jared Birchall — manager of Musk’s family office

Shivon Zilis — former OpenAI board member who shares multiple children with Musk

Sam Altman — defendant, CEO of OpenAI

William Savitt — lead counsel for defendant

Greg Brockman — president of OpenAI as well as a cofounder

Ilya Sutskever — former chief scientist at OpenAI and a cofounder

Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers — aka YGR, trial judge

Here’s all the latest on the trial between Musk and Altman:

World Password Day is here, and it is the perfect excuse to check something most of us ignore until it is too late. Your passwords.

Think about it. You are scrolling on your phone, maybe checking email or social media, when you see a message claiming someone has access to your account. You want to ignore it. It feels like spam.

But this time, you pause. Because breaches happen all the time, and stolen passwords are still one of the easiest ways for hackers to get in.

So instead of waiting for a scare, today is a good day to get ahead of it.

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 Why World Password Day actually matters

This isn’t just another made-up holiday. It is a reminder of a very real problem. Companies get breached. Databases leak. And once login details are exposed, they often get shared or sold online.

From there, attackers try those same passwords across other accounts. This is called credential stuffing, and it works more often than you would think. That is why even one weak or reused password can put multiple accounts at risk. 

How to check and protect yourself today

You do not need a complicated process. Start simple and work your way through it.

1) Change your most important passwords

Start with your email, banking and social media accounts. If any of those passwords are old or reused, update them now.

2) Stop reusing passwords

Using the same password across sites is one of the biggest risks. If one account is exposed, the rest can fall like dominoes.

3) Turn on two-factor authentication

Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds a second layer of protection. Even if someone has your password, they still cannot get in without that extra step.

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4) Reduce how much of your data is online

This step is often overlooked, but it matters more than people think. The more personal information floating around online, the easier it is for scammers to target you or break into your accounts. You can take a more proactive approach. Some data removal services offer a free scan that checks whether your personal information is exposed on data broker and people-search sites. It only takes a minute to run, and the results can show you which companies may have your data. From there, you can decide whether to remove that information and reduce your exposure going forward. Results arrive by email in about an hour.

Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting CyberGuy.com.

How to create a strong password

If you are updating passwords today, make sure you are doing it right.

Make it long

Aim for at least 12 characters. Longer passwords are much harder to crack. 

Mix different types of characters

Use uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols to increase complexity.

Avoid common words and phrases

Simple words or predictable combinations are easy for attackers to guess. What are the top 5 passwords to avoid? The most commonly used and insecure passwords are:

• 123456
• 123456789
• 12345678
• password
• Qwerty123

These passwords are extremely easy to guess and should be avoided at all costs.

Skip obvious substitutions

Replacing letters with symbols, like “$” for “S,” is no longer effective. Hackers already account for that.

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Why a password manager is worth it

Managing strong passwords on your own isn’t realistic. That is why password managers exist.

These tools can generate strong, unique passwords for every account and store them securely. You only need to remember one master password.

It also makes logging in faster and easier, while removing the temptation to reuse passwords. That alone can prevent a lot of problems.

Check out the best expert-reviewed password managers of 2026 at CyberGuy.com.

Kurt’s key takeaways

World Password Day is a reminder, but it should not be the only day you think about this. Still, it is a good starting point. A few quick changes today can prevent a major headache later. Strong passwords, two-factor authentication and reducing your online footprint all work together. Tools like Incogni help take that one step further by limiting how much information is out there to begin with. Pair that with a password manager, and you are not just reacting to threats. You are building a much stronger defense.

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