ChatGPT Leaves Fortune Tellers Without Clients

Demand for fortune tellers and tarot readers in Russia has sharply dropped — by about a third. According to industry representatives, the reason is neural networks: Gen Z increasingly asks their questions to a regular AI chat and gets instant answers for free.

Meanwhile, the 40+ audience remains loyal to esoterics: for them, a personal meeting, 'energy,' and live communication are important. True, it's not cheap: a tarot consultation costs 1,000–5,000 rubles, and for well-known psychics, prices start at around 9,000.