Gary Marcus meets Pope Leo XIV and agrees to serve as his AI ambassador
we_are_mammals · reddit · 2026-11-01
Gary Marcus, NYU professor and prominent AI critic, revealed on his blog that he was granted an audience with Pope Leo XIV and agreed to become the Pope's AI ambassador. The role positions Marcus as an advisor on AI ethics at the Vatican, which has been increasingly vocal about AI risks and human-centered values.
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