Tuguegarao Councilor Grace Arago Earns Negative Reactions Over Allegedly AI-Generated Prayer
GRACE ARAGO – Tuguegarao Councilor elicits comments and criticisms online over alleged AI-generated prayers.
Prayer is the act of communicating with a higher power, often believed to be God or a divine being. People pray for many reasons such as to give thanks, ask for help, seek guidance, find comfort, or simply to connect spiritually.
Recently, a local councilor from Tuguegarao City went for leading an opening prayer during a council session. The post immediately circulated on social media and garnered various reactions from netizens.
On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Councilor Grace Arago led the prayer during their 9th Regular Session. The prayer appeared to be read directly from her phone and may have been generated by artificial intelligence.
At first, the prayer sounded formal and sincere, mentioning hope, guidance, and inspiration. “May Your Divine light shine upon us; guiding us in our endeavors and filling our hearts with hope and inspiration. “
However, the people inside the session hall and netizens notice a particular line.
The line said, “Feel free to modify this prayer or tailor it to your specific needs and benefit,” indicating that the phrase came from AI-generated templates.
Those watching the video noticed that some people in the room exchanged glances or whispered among themselves, seemingly puzzled or amused by the unusual phrasing.
Many online users felt that the councilor could have chosen to say a more heartfelt prayer. Others commented that if she used a tool to write it, she should have at least edited it first. So far, Councilor Arago has not given any comment or explanation about the incident.
Despite the backlash, netizens also pointed out that this could be a reminder to double-check prepared speeches or messages, especially during formal and meaningful moments such as a public prayer.
The social media users expressed their reactions to the issue:
