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Palantir’s Chief Technology Officer has proposed a controversial connection between anxieties surrounding artificial intelligence and a decline in religious belief. The executive suggests that the rise of ‘AI doomerism’ is, in part, a consequence of a lack of spiritual grounding in modern society. This perspective adds a novel dimension to the existing discourse surrounding AI’s potential societal impact. The comments were initially made on Reddit, prompting further discussion on the topic.