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Peter Thiel attacks Obama and Pope over AI fears

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Tech billionaire Peter Thiel has intensified his criticism of those who express concerns about artificial intelligence. Thiel has accused former President Barack Obama and the Pope of leveraging public anxieties surrounding AI. He delivered a series of lectures in Nashville where he specifically targeted these leaders, warning against a figure he associates with hindering technological advancement and promoting a globally regulated government. AI

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Peter Thiel attacks Obama and Pope over AI fears

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