"For many, AI has become a modern oracle - a source of guidance, emotional support or clarity in moments of uncertainty - though critics worry that they could lead to emotional dependence on the technology."
"According to a 2025 Pew Research survey, nearly 1 in 3 Americans consult tools such as tarot or astrology at least once a year, interest that's thought to largely be fueled by Gen Z and social media."
"An increasing number of tarot readers, from novices to seasoned practitioners, have been turning to AI to help make sense of their tarot readings. What makes this pairing so striking is that interpretation is the whole point of tarot. And yet AI often brings little knowledge of your history or your unique situation when it dispenses advice."
"In a study published in April 2026, we examined which aspects of the practice that tarot readers were delegating to AI, and how the technology was shaping their interpretations. Watching what happens when readers hand that important interpretive step to AI may offer a glimpse of what helpful AI guidance could look like - and where it could go wrong."
Many people use AI for guidance and emotional support during uncertainty, similar to how earlier generations sought reassurance from psychics, astrology, and tarot. Occult practices have become more mainstream, with a 2025 Pew Research survey finding nearly one in three Americans consult tarot or astrology at least once a year, driven largely by Gen Z and social media. Tarot interpretation is central to the practice, yet an increasing number of tarot readers use AI to help make sense of their readings. AI often lacks knowledge of a person’s history and unique situation, which can shape interpretations in ways that may be helpful or may go wrong. A 2026 study examines what interpretive tasks readers delegate to AI and how AI changes their interpretations.
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