"Tech Leaders' Differing Views on the Pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence"

Mistral's CEO, Arthur Mensch, expressed discomfort with the tech industry's obsession with artificial general intelligence (AGI), likening it to a religious fascination with creating a god. He emphasized the more imminent threat posed by tech giants to global cultures and values, echoing concerns about their potential dominance in the AI industry. Meanwhile, Anthony Levandowski, CEO of Pollen Mobile, has announced the revival of his AI church, "Way of the Future," aiming to establish a "spiritual connection" with AI.