Peter Thiel Vs Pope Leo — Silicon Valley and the Vatican battle over who’s the real antichrist
A conflict has emerged between Silicon Valley and the Vatican regarding the implications of artificial intelligence. Pope Leo XIV issued a warning about the potential dangers of AI, while Peter Thiel argues that opposition to technological progress could signify the rise of an antichrist figure. This standoff highlights contrasting views on AI's role in humanity's future, with the pope advocating for caution and regulation, and Thiel promoting a techno-utopian vision.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV warned about the risks of AI in a recent encyclical letter.
- ▪Peter Thiel believes that those opposing technological progress are akin to the antichrist.
- ▪The pope called for regulations to ensure transparency and accountability in AI development.
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Rikki Schlott Opinion Peter Thiel Vs Pope Leo — Silicon Valley and the Vatican battle over who’s the real antichrist By Rikki Schlott Published May 26, 2026, 7:32 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A cold war has broken out between Silicon Valley and the Vatican, as they accuse one another of jeopardizing humanity’s future. In a Monday encyclical letter, Pope Leo XIV warned mankind is facing the “risk of being misled by deceitful goals” in the age of AI and called on regulators to stand up to its creators.
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