Patrick Gelsinger, the former CEO of Intel, has made a stunning career pivot by joining Gloo, a technology company that aims to build an AI-powered "faith ecosystem." The platform's mission is to create a tool for churches and other faith organizations to automate pastoral work and ministry support, while also advancing Christian principles in Silicon Valley. Gelsinger's goal is to use AI to improve the quality of life for every human on the planet and hasten the return of Christ.
Gloo has attracted attention from conservative politicians and think tanks, including a keynote speech at Liberty University's CEO Summit featuring Liz Truss, Michael Flynn, and Dan Cathy. The company also hosted a three-day hackathon that saw over 600 participants compete for $250,000 in prize money. However, the event was marred by concerns over AI safety, as one participant discovered a vulnerability in Gloo's new large language model that could be used to create harmful content.
Gelsinger has emphasized the importance of faith-infusing AI, citing Martin Luther's use of the printing press as a paradigm for the potential impact of technology on society. He believes that AI can be shaped by Christian values and used to promote the flourishing of humanity. Gloo is evaluating leading large language models' effects on human welfare across seven variables, including their ability to support users' spiritual growth.
While Gloo's initiative has yet to attract significant attention from Silicon Valley, Gelsinger remains optimistic about its potential impact. He wants prominent figures like Mark Zuckerberg (Zuck) to take notice of the platform's mission and values. Despite controversy surrounding his own departure as Intel CEO and a shareholder lawsuit, Gelsinger appears committed to advancing his vision for a Christian AI-powered future.
Gloo has attracted attention from conservative politicians and think tanks, including a keynote speech at Liberty University's CEO Summit featuring Liz Truss, Michael Flynn, and Dan Cathy. The company also hosted a three-day hackathon that saw over 600 participants compete for $250,000 in prize money. However, the event was marred by concerns over AI safety, as one participant discovered a vulnerability in Gloo's new large language model that could be used to create harmful content.
Gelsinger has emphasized the importance of faith-infusing AI, citing Martin Luther's use of the printing press as a paradigm for the potential impact of technology on society. He believes that AI can be shaped by Christian values and used to promote the flourishing of humanity. Gloo is evaluating leading large language models' effects on human welfare across seven variables, including their ability to support users' spiritual growth.
While Gloo's initiative has yet to attract significant attention from Silicon Valley, Gelsinger remains optimistic about its potential impact. He wants prominent figures like Mark Zuckerberg (Zuck) to take notice of the platform's mission and values. Despite controversy surrounding his own departure as Intel CEO and a shareholder lawsuit, Gelsinger appears committed to advancing his vision for a Christian AI-powered future.