With the Flames of Hell Licking at His Feet, JD Vance Ponders the Future of AI
JD Vance is caught between the contrasting influences of Pope Leo XIV and billionaire Peter Thiel regarding the future of artificial intelligence. While Vance praises the Pope's moral stance on AI, Thiel advises him to disregard such guidance. This internal conflict may impact Vance's political future as he navigates the complexities of his relationships with both figures.
- ▪JD Vance is currently at odds with Donald Trump over foreign policy and is influenced by both Pope Leo XIV and Peter Thiel.
- ▪The Pope's recent encyclical on artificial intelligence emphasizes a pro-human agenda and warns against the risks of a technocratic paradigm.
- ▪Vance has expressed admiration for the Pope's moral leadership, which may conflict with Thiel's views on AI ethics.
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JD Vance did his 40 days and nights of fasting, but he’s still lost in the desert. Currently on the outs with Donald Trump for making the mistake of thinking he was serious about that whole “no new wars” thing, the Vice President has two people whispering into his ear offering guidance: the Pope, the most important earth-bound figure in his deeply held faith, and Peter Thiel, the billionaire who made him…
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