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Archived story · published October 8, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Politics · October 8, 2026

Peter Thiel accuses Obama, Pope Leo of AI fearmongering: ‘No ideas’

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Tech investor Peter Thiel reportedly criticized former President Barack Obama and Pope Leo XIV during private lectures, accusing them of using concerns about artificial intelligence to increase their popularity. According to recorded remarks obtained by Politico, Thiel framed efforts to regulate AI in religious terms, referencing the Antichrist and a 'one-world government.' He specifically suggested Obama lacks substantive policy ideas and claimed the Pope is using the AI issue to distract from church scandals.

Tech investor Peter Thiel reportedly criticized former President Barack Obama and Pope Leo XIV during private lectures, accusing them of using concerns about artificial intelligence to increase their popularity. According to recorded remarks obtained by Politico, Thiel framed efforts to regulate AI in religious terms, referencing the Antichrist and a 'one-world government.' He specifically suggested Obama lacks substantive policy ideas and claimed the Pope is using the AI issue to distract from church scandals.